Xylitol

[ CAS NO. ] 87-99-0
[ Molecular Formula ] C5H10O5
[ Molecular Weight ] 152.15
[ Appearance ] White crystalline powder
[ Application areas ] 
Xylitol is used in all major markets around the world in: foods,oral hygiene products,pharmaceuticals,cosmetics
[ Functional Properties ]
Xylitol exhibits a wide range of functional properties, such as: sweetening, providing unique dental benefits, bulking agent,antiobesity,cooling agent, flavour enhancer, humectant
[ Applications ]
sugar free chewing gum,confectionery, oral hygiene products,cosmetic products,dietetic products,ethical and over-the-counter pharmaceutical products
COA of Xylitol 
Nitrite(以 NaNO2 计)(mg/kg): ≤2
Ignition residue（%）: ≤0.5
Reducing sugar(%):  ≤0.2
Moisture(g/100g):  ≤0.5
Hg(mg/kg):  ≤0.1
Cr(mg/kg):  ≤2.0
Ni(mg/kg):  ≤2.0
Pb(mg/kg):  ≤1.0
As(mg/kg):  ≤3
Heavy metal(mg/kg):  ≤10
Salmonella:  Negative
Enterobacter sakazak(MPN/100g): ＜0.3
Fungi(CFU/g): ≤50
Yeast(CFU/g): ≤50
Coli大(CFU/g): ≤10
Total plate count(CFU/g): ≤1000
Assay(%): 98.5-101.0
Melting point（℃）: 92.0-96.0
Other polyols: <0.4
About Xylitol
Xylitol is a naturally-occurring 5-carbon polyol sweetener. It is found in many fruits and vegetables, and is even produced by the human body itself. Xylitol is the sweetest of all the polyols. It is as sweet as sucrose, and is safe for diabetics. Xylitol has negligible effects on blood sugar because it is metabolized independently of insulin.Xylitol has 40% less calories than sugar and, for this reason, a caloric value of 2.4 kcal/g is accepted for nutritional labeling in the EU and the USA. In crystalline applications, it provides a pleasant, natural cooling effect, greater than that of any other polyol. It is the only sweetener to show both passive and active anti-caries effects.
[ Storage ] Stored in dry and cool place, keep away from strong light and heat.
[ Shelf Life ] Two years when stored properly