100 grams of xylitol is equal to 83.3g of sucrose.

The sweetness of xylitol is equivalent to that of sucrose. Xylitol is often accompanied by a slight cooling sensation after entering the mouth. This is because it is easily soluble in water and absorbs a certain amount of heat when dissolved. Xylitol has a wide distribution range and is widely found in various fruits, vegetables, and cereals, but the content is very low.

Xylitol is white crystal or crystalline powder, very soluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol and methanol, with a melting point of 92~96°C and a boiling point of 216°C. The pH of 10% aqueous solution is 5.0~7.0. It can absorb a large amount of heat when dissolved in water and has the highest heat absorption value among all sugar alcohol sweeteners. Therefore, when consumed in solid form, it will produce a pleasant cooling sensation in the mouth. Xylitol is non-cariogenic and has an anti-caries effect. Its metabolism is not regulated by insulin and is completely metabolized in the human body. Its caloric value is 16.72kJ/g and can be used as a thermal energy source for diabetics.

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Many people start eating xylitol chewing gum and psychologically believe that xylitol has low calories, so they do not eat restraint when eating other xylitol foods. But in fact, eating too much xylitol can make you fat. Moreover, in terms of physical and chemical properties, xylitol is relatively cool. It is not decomposed by gastric enzymes and enters the intestines directly. Eating too much will cause certain irritation to the gastrointestinal tract and may cause abdominal discomfort, flatulence, and bowel sounds. Since the absorption rate of xylitol in the intestine is less than 20%, it is easy to accumulate in the intestinal wall and easily cause osmotic diarrhea.

In European and American countries, food containing xylitol will have consumption tips such as "Excessive intake may cause diarrhea" on the label. However, such labels are rarely seen on foods sold in the domestic market. Despite this, nutritionists still remind that with the physique of Chinese people, the total intake of xylitol in a day should not exceed 50 grams. There's nothing wrong with chewing gum, but if you eat a lot of other xylitol foods, you need to be careful about the amount.

Baidu Encyclopedia——Xylitol