Organic Xylitol Honest To Goodness 600G

Xylitol is a natural sweetener that is produced from hard wood sources, predominantly Birch and Beech. It is a low GI food (with a Glycaemic Index of 7) which makes it a suitable sweetening alternative for diabetics people with impaired glucose metabolism.

Ingredients: Xylitol crystals produced from hardwood sources, predominantly Birch.

More Information

Xylitol is a low kilojoule sugar substitute with 40% less kilojoules than sugar, negligible carbohydrate content and a low GI of 7. 

It is a good option for those with diabetes, as xylitol is metabolised slowly by the body and doesn't cause the 'sugar spike' that may be experienced with other sugar products, leading to a subsequent drop in blood sugar and a craving for more sweetness.

Allergen Advice

We pack a wide range of products on shared equipment that includes grains, cereals, seeds, nuts, dried fruits and powders. Traces of gluten, tree nuts, sesame seeds may be present in this product.

How to use

As a sugar substitute, xylitol is great when cooking baked treats and can be measured 1:1, as 1/2 cup sugar equals 1/2 cup xylitol, (although some recipes may vary slightly so adjust accordingly). 

There are also subtle differences between xylitol and sugar when cooking or baking, xylitol absorbs moisture heavily and won’t help you like sugar does when trying to get something to raise using yeast.