Xylitol: Low-Calorie Sweetener

摘要

The xylitol is a polyol that contains 5 carbons, it can be obtained by reducing D-xylose sugar. It is classified as an alternative sweetener, because their properties are very similar to sucrose since it has a sweet taste, so you can get to replace fully contributing to food, main field in which it is used, the conditions. They are to be obtained from sucrose and reducing negative effects on the health of consumers.