Xylitol Definition

zīlĭ-tôl, -tōl, -tŏl
noun
A crystalline alcohol, CH2OH(CHOH)3CH2OH, derived from the sugar xylose, used as a sweetener.
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Origin of Xylitol

  • From Latin xylos (“wood or cotton-tree”) + -itol (“anhydric alcohol”)

    From Wiktionary

  • xyl(ose) (sorb)itol

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Xylitol Sentence Examples

  • Other sources of calories include organic acids (such as acetic acid and lactic acid) and polyols (sugar alcohols such as Mannitol, Xylitol and Glycerol).

  • Cranberry contains xylitol which may be derived from maize.

  • The highest reductions in dental caries were observed in those participants using xylitol.

  • Research shows that xylitol is extremely effective in helping to prevent both tooth decay and harmful plaque from building up on your teeth.

  • The mint-flavoured gum is a perfect low-calorie sweet treat and includes natural sweetener xylitol.

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