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Xylitol Side Effects

by James H. food additives professional

Xylitol, CAS number 87-99-0, E number E967, used as food sweetener. Xylitol accepted as safe food sweetener in many food products. Xylitol  is a polyalcohol or sugar alcohol manufactured through extraction and isolation from hardwoods or corncobs, available as WHITE CRYSTALS.

General Side Effects

1. Xylitol can cause diarrhea and intestinal gas when ingusted in large amount. 2. There is some concern that using xylitol in extremely high doses for long periods of time can cause tumors.
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Suggested Dosage

As Xylitol is widely known as safe, there is no limit on dosage of intake. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Xylitol for long period.
* ADI: Acceptable Daily Intake
* MTDI: maximum tolerable daily intake
* Data source: JECFA Database of WHO

Special Groups Precaution

Special groups refer to newborns, children, pregnant and any other applicable vulnerable groups.
There is no evidence that Xylitol could have any negative effects on these vulnerable groups. It should be safe to use Xylitol in food for newborns and pregnant. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Xylitol for long period in food for newborns or pregnant.

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