Why use xylose?
It is natural.
Xylose is a naturally occurring sugar found in most edible plants. It is the second most common sugar in nature, accounting for 18-30% of lignocellulose hydrolysate sugars.
It is safe for most consumers.
Xylose does not cause blood sugar or insulin spikes; is safe for your teeth, and is not linked to cancer. Xylose received its GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) status from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1979. There is some concern around consumption in populations such as newborns, children, pregnant women, and those with untreated celiac disease, however; there is little research on the topic.
It tastes just like sugar.
Xylose is a naturally occurring simple sugar and carbohydrate that tastes just like sugar - without all the calories.
No stomach upset.
Unlike other alternative sweeteners, xylose does not alter the gut microbiome and therefore does not cause GI upset.
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