Sunday, February 12, 2012

Xylitol basic introduction

Xylitol is a normal intermediate xylose metabolism, pure xylitol, appearance is white crystal or white crystalline powder. In nature, widely found in fruits, vegetables, grains, mushrooms food and wood, straw, corn cob and other plants. It can be used as sweeteners, nutrients and drugs in the chemical, food, pharmaceutical and other industries widely used.
Chinese name: XylitolEnglish name: Xylitol
CAS No. :87 -99-0
Molecular formula: C5H12O5
Molecular weight: 152.15
MDL number: MFCD00064292
Its molecular formula is C5H12O5, is a five-carbon sugar alcohol.
Xylitol originating in Finland, from the white birch, oak, corn cob, bagasse and other plants in a natural plant extract sweetener.
Unless otherwise noted, it is difficult to distinguish between xylitol and sucrose.
Xylitol taste better cold, the sweetness of food additives sucrose can reach 1.2 times. Xylitol is often accompanied by a little after the entrance of the cool feeling, because it is soluble in water and will absorb some heat when dissolved.
Toxicity: oral LD50 in mice is 22g/kg body weight, safety, ADI does not make special provisions.
A certain extent, also help the teeth of cleanliness, but excessive consumption is also possible side effects such as diarrhea, which can not be ignored.

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