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Yes and no. Xylitol is a sugar alcohol. Basically, sugar alcohols are sugars with a slight modification in their chemical structure, which can have major effects. For example, sorbitol is the sugar alcohol version of glucose. Glucose can be used by bacteria in your mouth and can cause teeth decay; sorbitol, however, cannot be used either by the bacteria in your mouth. Different sugar alcohols have varying degrees of digestibility in humans; for this reason they may have a laxative effect. Xylitol's (and maltitol) seem to have less of a laxative effect. Every sugar alcohol is different in terms of sweetness and their ability to be digested by the human body (i.e. their calories). However, a) they do not promote dental decay and b) they are still sweet (like sugar).
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Does Xylitol contain fructose?
Xylitol is a 5 carbon sugar and fructose is a 6 carbon sugar. They are separate compounds and derived from different sources.
A good kids exotherimc reaction?
Don't know off the top of my head, but I can tell you what makes the best demonstration of an endothermic reaction, and that's chewing a piece of sugar free gum that uses Xylitol as the sweetener. Xylitol and Erythtritol, both sugar alcohols, have a cooling sensation when dissolved in water in the saliva.
Does trident layers contain xylitol?
No it does not
1 teaspoon xylitol equals x grams?
2.5 grams
What are common sugar derivatives?
Agave syrup, Bar sugar (or superfine sugar), Bar syrup (or simple syrup), Barley-malt syrup, Beet sugar, Berry sugar, Birch syrup, Brown rice syrup, Brown sugar, Buttered syrup, Cane juice, Cane sugar, Caramel, Carob syrup, Chicory syrup, Chinese rock sugar (or rock sugar or Chinese sugar), Chocolate syrup, Cinnamon sugar, Coarse sugar (or decorating sugar), Coconut sugar, Corn syrup, Corn syrup solids, Crystalline fructose, Date syrup, Demerara sugar, Dextran, Dextrose, Diastatic malt, Diatase, Doughnut sugar (or snow sugar), Erythritol, Ethyl maltol, Fructose (or Levulose), Fruit juice,Fruit juice concentrate,Fructose (or Levulose), Fruit juice, Fruit juice concentrate, Fruit syrup, Galactose, Glucose, Glucose solids, Glycerol, Golden brown sugar, Golden caster sugar, Golden icing sugar, Golden sugar, Golden syrup, Granulated sugar, Grape sugar, Grape sweetener, High-fructose corn syrup (HFCS), High-maltose corn syrup, Honey HSH (Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolsates), Inulin syrup (or chicory syrup), Invert sugar, Inverted sugar syrup, Jaggery (or gur or palm sugar), Karo syrup, Lacitol, Lactose, Levulose, Malitol, Malt Malt syrup, Maltodextrin, Maltose, Mannitol (less calories than sugar, laxative effect),Maple syrup,Maple syrup sugar, Molasses, Muscovado (Barbados) sugar, Nonmelting sugar, Palm sugar, Pancake syrup, Panela, Panocha, Piloncillo, Powdered sugar, Rapadura, Raw sugar, Refiner's sugar, Rice syrup, Rock candy, Rock sugar, Sanding sugar, Simple syrup, Snow sugar, Sorbitol, Sorghum syrup, Stevia, Sucanat, Sucrose, Sugar syrup, Superfine sugar, Tagatose, Tapioca syrup, Treacle, Turbinado sugar, Vanilla sugar, Xylitol, Yellow Sugar
Does Xylitol contain fructose?
Xylitol is a 5 carbon sugar and fructose is a 6 carbon sugar. They are separate compounds and derived from different sources.
What is a healthy sugar substitute?
Xylitol is a perfectly safe substitute for sugar.
Which is sweeter Xylitol or fructose?
Xylitol is said to be as sweet as sucrose, which is table sugar. I personally find it to be sweeter than that.
What are the Symptoms of xylitol poisoning?
As xylitol (tree sugar) ingestion may induce hypoglycemia in dogs (low blood sugar), the symptoms for hypoglycemia are the ones you'll look for, such as lack of coordination, seizures, vomiting, sudden drop in energy collapse, etc. Xylitol can do liver damage to dogs as well, and it doesn't appear to be related to the dose. Because of this you should immediately take the dog to a veterinarian if you think he's had any xylitol. The most common source of xylitol for a dog is sugar-free gum, but there are other sugar-free human foods that have xylitol in them.
Does clover valley sugar free gum have xylitol?
It probable does contain xylitol and or sorbitol. These are the main sweeteners in sugar free gum. Most sugar free gum contains both. Having xylitol in gum may help prevent cavities. So it is a good idea to chew gum that contains xylitol. One gum that is healthy to chew is spry gum. You can buy this gum at http://www.xlear.com. They have a lot of products that contain xylitol. Check it out.
What is the structure of xylitol?
Xylitol is a five-carbon sugar alcohol that is used as a sugar substitute. The organic formula is (CHOH)3(CH2OH)2. That's the structure. How about the benefits? The open nature of xylitol and its ability to form many different sugar-like structures appears to interfere with the ability of many bacteria to adhere. So Xylitol is often used to remedy colds and sinus irritation via nasal sprays/washes as well as promote dental health via Xylitol toothpaste and Gum. www.xlear.com is a leader in Xylitol-based products if you want to check them out.
What is sugar x?
See Xylitol, it is a good sugar as explained by Dr. Jonathan Wright, MD
What is the best natural sweetener for baking?
I have used Xylitol as a sweetener for many years for all my baking needs. Xylitol is a natural sweetener that looks and taste like sugar, but won't raise your blood sugar. Only you can say what the best natural sweetener is, but before you decide, I strongly suggest you try Xylitol.
What is the natural source or the ingredients in Dr Johnathan Wright's Sugar X?
xylitol
Do cats eat sweet foods?
NO, please don't give your cat anything with sugar in it, especially xylitol! Sugar is merely bad for cats, but xylitol (a healthy substitute for sugar) can be fatal. Please ignore your cat if he begs for sweet foods, it's not good for him, and can be dangerous!
Is xyotol a healthy substitute for suger?
There are no such substances as xyotol and suger. If you mean is xylitol a healthy substitute for sugar, it's perfectly safe. See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xylitol
Is xylitol sugar as bad as normal sugar?
No, it is actually the opposite. Xylitol is a healthy of course when it is used in the right dosage. For example, xylitol can help prevent dental caries. There are many way that xylitol is healthy for humans. www.xlear.com has a list of products that contain xylitol which can help you become healthier. Check out their website at www.xlear.com.
