• No Artificial  Sweeteners
• Aspartame-Free
• Superior Taste
• 40% Less Calories than  Sugar
• Low Carb Product
• Vegetarian/Vegan  Product

History of Xylitol

Xylitol is a sugar alcohol that is naturally present in small amounts in various fruits and  vegetables. The Finnish name for Xylitol is "koivusokeri", or birch  sugar, a reference to the extraction of Xylitol from birch bark. NOW Pure Xylitol is derived from a Non-GMO corn source. Considerable amounts of Xylitol is formed in the body every day as a result of normal metabolic processes.  Although it is classified as a carbohydrate, this sweet crystalline substance is slowly absorbed from the digestive tract and does not cause rapid rises in blood glucose. In addition, the caloric impact of Xylitol is typically about 40% lower than other carbohydrates, making it a healthy addition to any diet.

Discovered simultaneously by French and German chemists in 1891, Xylitol has been safely used since the 1970's as an ingredient in gums and candies. Dentists and Nutritionists alike encourage the use of Xylitol due to its unique and clinically proven dental benefits. Xylitol is a sugar alcohol that cannot be utilized by bacteria in the mouth. Xylitol... a safe alternative for your sweet tooth.

Where can I use  Xylitol?

The best thing about  NOW Xylitol Packets is that it can take the place of the sugar you're already  using.

After all, it looks  like sugar, tastes like sugar and pours just like regular sugar.

Add it to your morning coffee, your evening tea, holiday baked goods, your most delectable desserts, or just sprinkle it on anything you you'd like to sweeten naturally.

For best results,  simply replace each 1/2 teaspoon of sugar with 1 convenient Xylitol packet to enjoy the reduced calorie sweetness that nature intended.

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