Xylitol

Xylitol

English name: Xylitol

Molecular formula: C5H12O5

Melting point: 92℃-96℃

Boiling point: 216°C

Sweetness: equivalent to sucrose

Properties: white crystal or crystalline powder. Acidity and alkalinity: 10% aqueous solution pH 5.0～7.0

Solubility: Easily soluble in water (160g/100ml), slightly soluble in ethanol, heat is 2.4kcal/g when dissolved in water, so it will produce a pleasant cooling sensation in the mouth when eaten in solid form

1. Healthy sweetener: Xylitol has the same sweetness as sucrose and is extracted from natural raw materials. It is a natural and healthy sweetener. It can be used in sugar-free foods, sugar-free candies and other healthy foods.

2. Anti-caries: Xylitol cannot be fermented by bacteria that produce caries in the oral cavity, so it has good anti-caries properties. It can be widely used in various oral health products.

3. Prevent blood sugar from rising: Xylitol lacks insulin in the body and affects glucose metabolism. It does not need insulin to promote it, and it can penetrate cell membranes and be absorbed by tissues. It is used as a sweetener, nutritional supplement and auxiliary therapeutic agent for diabetic patients.

4. Improve liver function: Xylitol can promote liver glycogen synthesis, reduce fat and protein consumption in liver tissue, protect and repair the liver, improve liver function and anti-fatty liver effects for patients with liver disease, and treat B Persistent hepatitis type B, chronic hepatitis B and liver cirrhosis have obvious curative effects, and they are ideal adjuvant drugs for patients with complications of hepatitis.

5. Weight loss function: Compared with ordinary sugar, xylitol has the advantage of low calories-each gram of xylitol contains only 2.4 kcal calories, which is 40% less than most other carbohydrates. Therefore, xylitol It can be used in various diet foods as a substitute for high-calorie sugar.

6. Improve gastrointestinal function: Xylitol can promote the proliferation of bifidobacteria. It promotes the proliferation of beneficial bacteria in the intestine and improves gastrointestinal function. It has high activity and is a promising functional additive factor.

7. Hygroscopicity: When used to make some softer snacks, it can maintain the softness for a longer time than sucrose, and it can extend the shelf life of foods, such as making cakes and breads. It can be used as a moisture regulator for cosmetics and has no irritant effect on human skin.

8. Enhance taste: It will produce a pleasant cooling sensation in the mouth when it is eaten, and the effect will be better after being frozen. It can be used in refreshing cold drinks, desserts, milk, coffee and other industries. It can also be used in health drinks, throat medicine, cough syrup, etc. It can also increase the flavor of mint, spearmint and other foods.

9. Extend the shelf life of food: Xylitol is not fermented by yeast, it is a bad medium for microorganisms, and has a long-lasting sweetness, so it can extend its shelf life.

10. No "Maillard" browning reaction: Xylitol has no aldehyde and ketone groups in its structure, and it does not produce "Maillard" browning reaction when heated, and can be made into baked foods with different flavors.