1. Xylitol has anti- Caries properties.Xylitol has 90% effect of anti-caries , so it's the best sweetener for preventing dental caries.

2. Xylitol is not Yeast fermentation is a poor medium for microorganisms. Because xylitol has this characteristic, the food prepared can prolong its shelf life. For example, consumers want some jams to have less sugar, but jams with less sugar are easily spoiled during the storage period, especially after opening the can. If xylitol is used instead of sucrose to make jams, it can be stored for a longer time without adding artificial preservatives. time.

3. Xylitol is hygroscopic Due to the hygroscopicity of xylitol, xylitol can maintain softness for a longer time than sucrose when it is used to make some softer desserts, such as making cakes and breads.

4. The coolness of xylitol The heat of dissolving xylitol is almost 10 times larger than that of sucrose, that is, when xylitol dissolves, it absorbs a lot of heat, making the medium low temperature. Therefore, when xylitol is added to various delicious foods, it will feel cool to eat, which can enhance the flavor of mint, spearmint and other foods.

5. When xylitol is heated No "Maillard" browning reaction. When sucrose is heated in food processing, it will produce Maillard reaction with amino acids, while xylitol has no aldehyde group or ketone group in structure, and heating does not produce Maillard browning The reaction can be made into baked goods with different flavors.

6. Middle of carbohydrate metabolism Xylitol, as an intermediate of carbohydrate metabolism, does not require the promotion of insulin, so it can be used as a sweetener and therapeutic agent for diabetics.

7. Xylitol can improve Liver function has a good curative effect on persistent hepatitis B, especially for people with diabetes and hepatitis complications.

8. Has anti-ketone function When glucose metabolism is abnormal, fat cannot be completely oxidized, and ketone bodies in the blood accumulate, causing acid and central nervous system poisoning, resulting in coma and death. Clinical experiments have shown that xylitol has a significant effect on eliminating ketones.

9. Can prevent otitis media

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10. Oral prevention of senile constipation After xylitol, its absorption rate by the intestinal wall is much slower than that of other sugars, so those who take it, especially those who take more at one time, will have mild diarrhea. Taking advantage of this property, xylitol can be used as a laxative.

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