Xylitol

Product Introduction

Product features

It is white crystal or crystalline powder, sweet, with a sweetness equivalent to that of sucrose, soluble in water (160g/ml approximately) and slightly soluble in ethanol and methanol, with a melting point of 91° C-96° C, a boiling point of 216° C, and a calorific value of 16.72KJ/g (as the same with glucose). As it absorbs heat when dissolving in water, so when it is eaten in solid form, you will have a happy and cool mouthfeel. 10% xylitol solution has a pH value of 5.0-7.0.

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Function

1. The xylitol can be prepared to be different flavored roasting food.

2. The xylitol can promote the proliferation of bifidobacterium, promote the proliferation of effective microbial community in intestinal tract, improve gastrointestinal function; the xylitol has very high activity, and is a very-promised functional additive.

3. The xylitol is not fermented by yeast, and is a poor culture base for microorganism.

4. The xylitol has a clear sense in taste. Mint, spearmint and other food flavors can be added.

5. The xylitol has hygroscopicity. Due to the hygroscopicity, the xylitol can keep softness for a longer time than the cane sugar in preparing some soft desserts, such as cake and bread.
 

Application

Used in food products according to requirements:
In confection as chewing gum, gum confection, toffee, soft sweets, jelly, chocolates, buccal tablet, etc.,
In drinks, milk, bread, candied fruit, biscuit, jam, eight ingredient gruel, etc, to keep longer & better sweet taste.

Used in pharmaceutical and chemical products :
In medical products as injections, oral liquid, tablet, electuary etc.
In chemical products as a storage battery, paper-making, toothpaste, mouthwash and a variety of skin care products etc.