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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These foods include chocolate, grapes (raisins and sultanas, too), onions (also garlic, leeks, and chives), xylitol, avocado, macadamia nuts, and bread dough.
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Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
Most adults, however, can manage 20-70 g of xylitol daily.12
For children, xylitol is also generally safe.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 29 July 2024
These usually contain ingredients like fluoride, xylitol, and nano-hydroxyapatite and may offer a safe but temporary mild whitening effect.
—Cristina Mutchler, Health, 27 Mar. 2025
Chew sugarless gum with xylitol (a sweetener that may prevent cavities), or suck on candy flavored with citrus, cinnamon, or mint to stimulate saliva flow.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 27 Dec. 2024
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Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
Most adults, however, can manage 20-70 g of xylitol daily.12
For children, xylitol is also generally safe.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 29 July 2024
These usually contain ingredients like fluoride, xylitol, and nano-hydroxyapatite and may offer a safe but temporary mild whitening effect.
—Cristina Mutchler, Health, 27 Mar. 2025
Chew sugarless gum with xylitol (a sweetener that may prevent cavities), or suck on candy flavored with citrus, cinnamon, or mint to stimulate saliva flow.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 27 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for xylitol
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“Xylitol.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/xylitol. Accessed 7 May. 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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