xylitol
noun
xy·li·tol
ˈzī-lə-ˌtȯl 
-ˌtōl
-ˌtōl
: 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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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.
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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
Along with maltitol, sorbitol, and xylitol, erythritol is known as a sugar alcohol − a type of carbohydrate that has a similar chemical structure to sugar.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 7 Sep. 2023
In addition to the dyes, the serum formula features peppermint extract for a pleasant taste and a mix of glycerin, sorbitol, and xylitol, which the ADA says prevents toothpastes from drying out in the tube.
—Rebecca Norris, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2023
Our toothpaste & mouthwash tablets contain clean ingredients including; N-HA to keep teeth safe from decay, xylitol to ward off unwelcome bacteria and coconut oil to keep gums happy and healthy.
—Treehugger Editors, Treehugger, 14 Aug. 2023
First, sugar alcohols (like xylitol, erythritol, or sorbitol) and other sweetener substitutes (like sucralose or aspartame) may upset your stomach and cause uncomfortable GI symptoms like gas, bloating, or diarrhea.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 7 Aug. 2023
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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
Along with maltitol, sorbitol, and xylitol, erythritol is known as a sugar alcohol − a type of carbohydrate that has a similar chemical structure to sugar.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 7 Sep. 2023
In addition to the dyes, the serum formula features peppermint extract for a pleasant taste and a mix of glycerin, sorbitol, and xylitol, which the ADA says prevents toothpastes from drying out in the tube.
—Rebecca Norris, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2023
Our toothpaste & mouthwash tablets contain clean ingredients including; N-HA to keep teeth safe from decay, xylitol to ward off unwelcome bacteria and coconut oil to keep gums happy and healthy.
—Treehugger Editors, Treehugger, 14 Aug. 2023
First, sugar alcohols (like xylitol, erythritol, or sorbitol) and other sweetener substitutes (like sucralose or aspartame) may upset your stomach and cause uncomfortable GI symptoms like gas, bloating, or diarrhea.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 7 Aug. 2023
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1891, in the meaning defined above
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xylitol
noun
xy·li·tol
ˈzī-lə-ˌtȯl
-ˌtōl
-ˌtōl
: 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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