Xylitol is a good substitute for table sugar (sucrose), tasting good with little or no aftertaste. The very low glycemic index (stimulates insulin production very little) makes it a very attractive sweetener for diabetics and people with metabolic syndrome. It is not an artificial sweetener, having been derived from birch bark. It interferes with tooth cavity bacteria activity and even seems to aid remineralization of teeth. Besides tooth bacteria, it also inhibits other bacteria in the ears and respiratory tract. Studies have not shown toxicity in humans, even at very high consumption levels. There may be a mild laxative effect in some people as shown in a study of children consuming more than 2 ounces per day. Adults have consumed as much as a pound in a day with no ill effect.
If you decide to use xylitol, be aware that it is toxic to dogs.
--Dave
If you decide to use xylitol, be aware that it is toxic to dogs.
--Dave
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