Food Grade Xylitol (INS 967, CNS 19.007, CAS 87-99-0) is a naturally occurring five-carbon sugar alcohol, widely recognized as a high-quality, low-calorie sugar substitute compliant with global food safety standards, such as China’s GB 1886.234-2016, the US FDA GRAS, and EU food additive regulations.
1. Source & Production
Natural occurrence: Found in small amounts in strawberries, blueberries, birch trees, corn cobs, etc.
Industrial process: Made from plant fiber raw materials (corn cobs, bagasse, birch wood) via hydrolysis to xylose, followed by catalytic hydrogenation, purification, and crystallization, yielding a white crystalline powder with a purity ≥99%.
2. Key Properties
Sweetness & Calories: Sweetness is ~1.0x that of sucrose; only 2.4 kcal/g (vs 4 kcal/g for sucrose). Low glycemic index (GI≈7–10), metabolized without insulin, friendly to diabetics and weight-managers.
Dental Health: Not fermented by oral cariogenic bacteria (e.g., Streptococcus mutans), does not produce acid to erode enamel, and can inhibit bacterial growth—recognized by dental associations worldwide.
Cool Taste & Stability: Endothermic dissolution gives a fresh, cool mouthfeel; heat/acid resistant, no Maillard browning (good for maintaining product color in baking); moderate hygroscopicity helps retain moisture in pastries.
Limitations: Excessive intake (over 30–50g/day for adults) may cause osmotic diarrhea/flatulence; toxic to dogs and ferrets (even small amounts are dangerous).
3. Main Applications
Confectionery: Sugar-free chewing gum, hard candies, chocolates (the largest application area).
Beverages: Sugar-free drinks, yogurt, plant-based milks, adding a cool taste.
Baked goods: Cakes, cookies, breads (extends softness, no browning).
Oral care: Toothpaste, mouthwash as a non-cariogenic sweetener.
Food-grade standard: Purity ≥99%, strict limits on heavy metals, microorganisms, arsenic, lead, etc.
Common packaging: 25kg paper bags with inner food-grade PE liners; small retail packs (100g, 500g) for household use.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area, away from moisture and odorous substances.
5. Compliance & Trade Tips
Global regulatory approval: Listed as a permitted food additive in China, the US, EU, Japan, etc.
Labeling requirements: Must mark "sugar alcohol may have a laxative effect if overconsumed"; clearly indicate "not for pets (toxic to dogs)".
Supply chain: The main production regions are China, Finland, and the US, with corn cobs as the primary raw material in China, and birch wood in Nordic countries.
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