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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Symptoms for xylitol poisoning include vomiting, lethargy and seizures, according to the ASPCA.
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Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
Switching to sugar-free gum or candies containing xylitol may help prevent cavities and support better oral health, Akosa told AARP.
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—Reem Amro, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2025
However, they should not be fed peanut butter that contains xylitol, as this can cause a rapid release of insulin in dogs.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
Limit or avoid artificial sweeteners: Artificial sweeteners, such as sorbitol and xylitol, are found in sugar-free gum and candies and can cause gas and bloating.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 21 May 2025
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Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
Switching to sugar-free gum or candies containing xylitol may help prevent cavities and support better oral health, Akosa told AARP.
6.
—Reem Amro, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2025
However, they should not be fed peanut butter that contains xylitol, as this can cause a rapid release of insulin in dogs.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
Limit or avoid artificial sweeteners: Artificial sweeteners, such as sorbitol and xylitol, are found in sugar-free gum and candies and can cause gas and bloating.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 21 May 2025
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“Xylitol.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/xylitol. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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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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