Bulk Super Foods Organic Xylitol

Xylitol is a natural sugar alcohol found in plants, including many fruits and vegetables. It has a sweet taste and is often used as a sugar substitute. Xylitol tastes sweet but, unlike sugar, it does not cause tooth decay, or spike the blood sugar levels. Xylitol can be processed from trees like birch or from a plant fibre called Xylan. Bulk Super Foods Xylitol is made from organic dried birch bark and is free from harmful additives.

Has a Very Low Glycaemic Index

One of the negative effects of added sugar — and high-fructose corn syrup — is that it can spike blood sugar and insulin levels. Due to its high levels of fructose, it can also lead to insulin resistance and multiple metabolic problems when consumed in excess. However, xylitol contains zero fructose and has negligible effects on blood sugar and insulin. Therefore, none of the harmful effects of sugar apply to Xylitol.

Xylitol’s glycaemic index (GI) — a measure of how quickly a food raises blood sugar — is only 7, whereas regular sugar’s is 60–70. It can also be considered a weight-loss-friendly sweetener since it contains 40% fewer calories than sugar. For people with diabetes, prediabetes, obesity or other metabolic problems, Xylitol is an excellent alternative to sugar.

Boosts Dental Health

Studies have determined that Xylitol boosts dental health and helps prevent tooth decay. One of the leading risk factors for tooth decay is an oral bacterium called Streptococcus mutans. This is the bacteria most responsible for plaque. Although some plaque on your teeth is normal, excess plaque encourages your immune system to attack the bacteria in it. This can lead to inflammatory gum diseases like gingivitis. These oral bacteria feed on glucose from food, but they cannot use Xylitol.

As such, replacing sugar with organic Xylitol, derived from premium quality birch bark, reduces the available fuel for the harmful bacteria. While these bacteria cannot use Xylitol for fuel, they still ingest it. After absorbing Xylitol, they are unable to take up glucose — meaning that their energy-producing pathway is clogged, and they end up dying. In other words, when you chew gum with Xylitol or use it as a sweetener, the harmful bacteria in your mouth starve to death, thereby causing heathier oral/dental health.

Reduces Ear and Yeast Infections

Our mouth, nose and ears are all interconnected. Therefore, bacteria that live in the mouth can end up causing ear infections — a common problem in children. It turns out that Xylitol can starve some of these bacteria in the same way that it starves plaque-producing bacteria. Xylitol also fights the yeast Candida albicans, which can lead to candida infections. Xylitol reduces the yeast’s ability to stick to surfaces, thereby helping prevent infection.

Organic Super Foods Xylitol

Bulk Superfoods' non-GMO Xylitol is free from soy, colours, and harmful additives. It is a versatile and healthy alternative to sugar. It can be used in desserts, coffee, tea and other drinks. This organic Xylitol is a sustainable, convenient and low-calorie sweetener.