Product

Xylitol

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Specifications

Product name

Xylitol

E-Number

Category

Sweeteners & Sugar Substitutes

Quality

Conventional
Organic
Various granulations

Shelf life

36 months

Packaging

25 kg

Minimum order

25 kg

Stability

Heat resistant
Water soluble

Suitability

Vegan
Halal
Kosher

Certificates

Origin

China

Production
Manufactured by hydrogenation of xylose, which is extracted from hardwoods (like birch) or agricultural residues such as corn cobs.

What is xylitol?

Xylitol is a sugar alcohol (sugar substitute) used as a sweetener in numerous foods, drinks, and pharmaceutical and dental applications. The ingredient is valued for its sugar-like taste, reduced-calorie sweetness, and good processing properties in various formulations.

What is xylitol used for?

Xylitol is primarily used in sugar-free and reduced-sugar products. Due to its pleasant taste and characteristic cooling effect in the mouth, the sugar alcohol is particularly well established in chewing gum, sweets and dental care products. In addition, xylitol is used in food supplements, functional foods, drinks, instant products and various pharmaceutical formulations.

In which applications is xylitol used?

The most important areas of application for xylitol include sugar-free chewing gum, sweets and confectionery, dental care products, food supplements, functional foods, as well as drinks and instant mixes. Xylitol is also used in the pharmaceutical industry as a functional ingredient in various product concepts.

What are the properties of xylitol?

Xylitol is characterised by a sugar-like taste, good water solubility and low-calorie sweetness. The ingredient also produces a pleasant cooling effect in the mouth and is suitable for both solid and liquid applications. Xylitol is available in various grades and particle sizes to meet industrial requirements.

Which sweeteners is xylitol combined with?

In many formulations, xylitol is combined with other sweetening solutions such as erythritol, stevia or sucralose. This allows the desired sweetness profiles, sensory properties and technological requirements to be tailored precisely.

Why source xylitol from an experienced distributor?

As a reliable distributor of sweeteners and functional ingredients, we offer xylitol of consistent quality for industrial applications. Customers benefit from secure sourcing, stable supply chains and application-oriented advice for food, dietary supplements, dental care products and pharmaceutical applications.

Your contact for
Xylitol
Jan
Kämpfer
Senior Product Manager Sweeteners & Fibers

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