Specification
ITEM | STANDARD |
IDENTIFICATION | MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS |
APPEARANCE | WHITE CRYSTALS |
ASSAY(DRY BASIS) | ≥98.5% |
OTHER POLYOLS | ≤1.5% |
LOSS ON DRYING | ≤0.2% |
RESIDUE ON IGNITION | ≤0.02% |
REDUCING SUGARS | ≤0.5% |
HEAVY METALS | ≤2.5PPM |
ARSENIC | ≤0.5PPM |
NICKEL | ≤1 PPM |
LEAD | ≤0.5PPM |
SULFATE | ≤50PPM |
CHLORIDE | ≤50PPM |
MELTING POINT | 92-96℃ |
Available Grade of Xylitol
Food Grade: Xylitol is widely used as sweetener in food and beverage industries. Foodchem's food grade Xylitol is available as fine powder(>98.5% purity).Quality Control
At Foodchem International Corporation, we apply strict quality control process to all our products. All Xylitol we provide has been strictly tested under Kosher, Halal, HACCP and ISO standards and proved to be safe for using as food additive.
Storage&Handling Precaution
Storage: Xylitol should be Kept in dry, cool, and shaded place with original packaging, avoid moisture, store at room temperature.
Handling Precaution: Handling of Xylitol should only be performed by personnel trained and familiar with handling of organic chemicals. Avoid skin and eye contact and breathing in dust. Avoid handling which leads to dust formation.
Application and Uses of Xylitol
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.
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1. Are you manufacturer or distributor of Xylitol?
Foodchem doesn't manufacture Xylitol. However we have established reliable long term relationship with our manufacturing contractor and our QC team works closely with the manufacturer to insure quality.
2. What types of certification can you provide?
Foodchem International Corporation is an ISO2008:9001 certified company. We can provide HAPPC, KOSHER, HALAL Certificates for Xylitol.
3. Do you have Xylitol in Stock?
Yes, we have Xylitol in stock. However, our inventory moves fast, please consult our sales person for more details.
4. What is the lead time for Xylitol ?
If your order quantity is within our inventory amount, we can guarantee delivery in 1 week after the order confirmation. Or, it usually takes 2 weeks or longer.
5. What is the MOQ for Xylitol ?
The MOQ is 500kg.
6. What is the price of Xylitol ?
The price of Xylitol changes a lot as time goes. With over 10 years experience in supplying Xylitol, Foodchem can provide Xylitol at the most competitive prices. Please consult our sales person for more details.
7. Do you provide free samples?
Yes. Free samples of Xylitol are available. Please consult our sales person for further details.
8. What type of payment terms can you accept?
We can accept T/T, L/C, D/P, D/A etc... Please consult our sales person for more details.
9. When can I expect to receive the quotation for Xylitol?
Our sales person will get back to you in 1 business day to collect all necessary information to prepare the quotation. The quotation for Xylitol will then be sent to you once it’s ready, usually in less than 1 working day.
As a Xylitol supplier, we are really happy to have you on our website. We will do whatever we can do to satisfy your needs. If we are not able to handle your order, we will provide professional suggestion to help you find the right source that fits your need.
Upstream: Prices of upstream Corn cobs are stable and supply is stable. Production capacity of the Xylitol manufacturers didn't change much.
Downstream: Downstream demand is pretty stable.
Forecast: Considering the current market trend, price of Xylitol will be stable in the coming months.
Yes. Xylitol is gluten free and widely used in gluten free food to provide sweet taste to a sugar substitute and in "sugar-free" chewing gums, mints, and other candies.
Xylitol is a polyalcohol or sugar alcohol isolated from hardwoods or corncobs. As a plant derived ingredients, Xylitol along with various other sugar alcohols (Sorbitol, Mannitol, Maltitol and Erythritol) are general recognized as halal. We will still audit another 2 key points to make sure that our Xylitol is 100% halal: Are there any pig products used in manufacturing process of this ingredient? Does the ingredient contain Alcohol (impure) or other haraam ingredients?
Xylitol is a polyalcohol or sugar alcohol isolated from hardwoods or corncobs. As a plant derived ingredients, Xylitol is general recognized as Kosher classified as Parve. Moreover, Xylitol is also regulated as Kosher for Passover.
- 5.1. Storage: Kept in dry, cool, and shaded place with original packaging, avoid moisture, store at room temperature.
- 5.2. Handling precaution: Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Empty containers pose a fire risk, evaporate the residue under a fume hood. Ground all equipment containing material. Do not ingest. Do not breathe dust.
Generally recognized as safe(GRAS) is a FDA designation that a specific substance or ingredient is generally considered safe by experts, and so is exempted from the usual Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) food additive tolerance requirements. Xylitol is considered safe by FDA according to existing data and granted GRAS status.
1. Xylitol can cause diarrhea and intestinal gas when ingusted in large amount. 2. There is some concern that using xylitol in extremely high doses for long periods of time can cause tumors.