XeroSweet Family | Xylitol
Xylitol by is a polyol—a sugar alcohol produced through the hydrogenation of D-xylose. D-xylose is a type of sugar that was first isolated from wood—specifically birch bark—and named for it. Xylose is classified as a monosaccharide of the aldopentose type, which means that it contains five carbon atoms and includes an aldehyde functional group. It is derived from hemicellulose, one of the main constituents of biomass. At scale the production of D-xylose and the ultimate hydrogenation into xylitol uses the biomass of corn cobs.
Icon Foods' XeroSweet formulas can be used throughout the food and beverage industry as a low-calorie sweetener—with 2.4 calories per gram in comparison to the 4 calories per gram in table sugar. In addition to food and beverage formulations, this product line has become popular for use in everyday consumer hygiene products such as nasal spray, mouthwash, toothpaste, and various mouth washes. This line works to provide a balanced sweetness profile when used in tandem with high intensity sweeteners such as stevia. For a complete formula, we recommend adding resistant digestive fibers in the form of FOS, soluble tapioca fiber, or inulin. This will provide body while increasing mouthfeel and texture.
