Applications and Uses of Xylitol
by Shawn 2014-10-29
Xylitol is a polyalcohol or sugar alcohol widely used as diabetic sweetener in food and beverage. As a diabetic sweetener, Xylitol can be used in a wide variety of industries including: food production, beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and various other industries.
Xylitol in Food Production
Xylitol is widely used as sweetener, nutrition supplements, freshener in food production.
- As diabetic sweetener, nutrition supplements and auxiliary therapeutic agents: in diabetic food to improve nutrition value and sweetness.
- As sweetener: in Low-sugar foods to enhance flavor.
- As freshener: in Cold drinks and desserts to enhance flavor.
Xylitol in Beverage
Xylitol is widely used as freshener, sweetener in beverage.
- As freshener: in cold milk and coffee to enhance flavor.
- As sweetener: in low-sugar drink to enhance flavor.
Xylitol in Pharmaceutical
Xylitol is widely used as freshener, Sugar substitutes in Pharmaceutical.
- As freshener: in throat drugs and cough Syrup to refresh the throat.
- As Sugar substitutes: in diabetic food to prevent elevating blood sugar.
Xylitol in Cosmetics
Xylitol is widely used as humectant in Cosmetics.
- As humectant: in cleanser, beauty creams and lotions to maintain the moisture.
Xylitol in Agriculture/Animal Feed
Not enough is known about application of Xylitol in Agriculture/Animal Feed.
Xylitol in Other Industries
Xylitol is widely used as intermediate in various other industries.
- As intermediate: in manufacturing of various organic chemicals.
This application file is based on limited review of Foodchem International Corporation. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions about Xylitol or want to report new applications of Xylitol to us.