TARGROCH Xylitol Danisco - Birch Sugar Substitute 1kg

Xylitol Danisc is called sugar, but in terms of chemical structure it is closer to alcohol. It has a sweet taste, although it provides much less calories than sucrose. It is not obtained from sugar cane or sugar beet, but from birch trunk. It does not cause caries and is recommended for diabetics. Occurs as birch sugar, E967 and C5H12O5. Xylitol - what exactly is it and why is it better than white sugar?


Xylitol is a natural food additive with the appearance and taste of ordinary white sugar. In chemical terms, however, it is not sugar, but sugar alcohol. This means, among other things, that it is metabolized differently by the body, which makes it much more beneficial for diabetics and patients with insulin resistance. In addition, xylitol provides up to 40% less calories than the most popular form of white sugar - sucrose. As the name suggests, birch sugar was originally obtained from birch bark. To this day, in Finland, considered the homeland of this sweetener, it is obtained in this way. This variety is much nobler and referred to as Finnish xylitol.

Original danisco xylitol - Finnish, not Chinese
The substance from which xylitol (xylose) is formed is present not only in the bark of birch, but also - in smaller or larger amounts - in other plants. Corn cobs are a popular source in China. The xylitol produced in this way is controversial due to the potentially unethical and environmentally harmful method and the fear of genetically modifying. The only producer of birch sugar of wood origin in Europe is Danisco Sweeteners - a precursor of the most perfect way of obtaining birch sugar from wood, excluding the need for acids. Our store only offers xylitol from this supplier.


Birch sugar - sweetens and does not harm
In addition to having almost 2 times less calories than white sugar, it also has other benefits. Xylitol has a positive effect on bones and teeth - unlike sucrose, it does not cause caries, on the contrary - it prevents dental diseases, strengthens the enamel and affects the correct pH in the mouth and fresh breath. For this reason, it is worth including it in the children's menu (over 3 years of age), replacing dishes sweetened with white sugar for desserts with the addition of xylitol. Birch sugar works great in baking, in every kitchen it will be used. In addition, it is a popular ingredient in chewing gums and breath freshening tablets - this is due to the characteristic cold feeling on the tongue it leaves.


Dog owners should be careful about the use and storage of birch sugar, especially those who like to treat their pets with food from their own table. Even one cookie sweetened with xylitol can cause unpleasant and even tragic consequences for a quadruped. Therefore, this product should be kept out of reach of dog gourmets.