xylitol

noun

xy·​li·​tol ˈzī-lə-ˌtȯl How to pronounce xylitol (audio) -ˌtōl How to pronounce xylitol (audio)
: a crystalline alcohol C5H12O5 that is a derivative of xylose, is obtained especially from birch bark, and is used as a sweetener

Examples of xylitol in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Our tester noted that the artificial taste of the xylitol as a sweetener can be a little off-putting for anyone who is sensitive to it. Jessica Booth, Parents, 10 Mar. 2024 The same goes for xylitol, an ingredient often found in sugar-free gums and candies. Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2024 It’s packed with active ingredients dentists love, such as fluoride and xylitol. Lacey Muinos, Health, 11 Dec. 2023 Other ingredients in this natural option include cavity-fighting xylitol and breath-freshening peppermint and tea tree oils. Lacey Muinos, Health, 11 Dec. 2023 This includes chocolate and chocolate-based products, onions, leeks, garlic, chives, macadamia nuts, raisins, grapes, currants, products sweetened with xylitol, alcoholic beverages, and unbaked bread dough. Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2023 Keep in mind that this product contains xylitol which is a sugar alcohol that may cause gastrointestinal symptoms in some people. Willow Jarosh, Ms, Rd, Health, 22 Aug. 2023 After the body adapts to xylitol, adults can consume up to 70 grams per day without side effects.5 Xylitol works well in baking because of its similarities to sugar. Stacey Hugues, Verywell Health, 19 Sep. 2023 Examples of sugar alcohols include xylitol, sorbitol and mannitol. Jennifer Drost, P.a., and Dawn Mussallem, D.o., Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1891, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of xylitol was in 1891

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“Xylitol.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/xylitol. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

xylitol

noun
xy·​li·​tol ˈzī-lə-ˌtȯl How to pronounce xylitol (audio) -ˌtōl How to pronounce xylitol (audio)
: a crystalline alcohol C5H12O5 that is a derivative of xylose, is obtained especially from birch bark, and is used as a sweetener

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