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Sigma Aldrich Fine Chemicals Biosciences Xylitol 99500G
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Xylitol is a naturally occurring five carbon sugar alcohol equivalent to sucrose in sweetness. Xylitol finds applications in the preparation of confectionaries chewing gum toothpaste and mouthwashes. Xylitol is a low-energy sweetener with insulin independent metabolism making it a promising alternative for sugar in diabetic patients. Xylitol is a natural anticaries agent used in the treatment of dental caries as it is not utilized by cariogenic bacteria creates a starvation effect on them. Xylitol prevents otitis and upper respiratory tract infections. Commercially microorganisms like bacteria fungi and yeasts produce xylitol by fermentation.
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