When I first heard about these sweets I was a little sceptical as most products that claim to be sugar free or good for you contain other hidden ingredients.
But this product contains Xylitol which is said to be a healthy alternative to sugar and great for diabetics. It's also said to be great for your teeth...
"Good for teeth you say?"
Yep. Xylitol’s ability to reduce plaque and tooth decay has been demonstrated in hundreds of clinical and field studies. At the moment, Xylitol containing confectionery is endorsed by over 15 major dental associations worldwide, including the British Dental Health Foundation and the FDI (Federation Dental International)."
Yep. Xylitol’s ability to reduce plaque and tooth decay has been demonstrated in hundreds of clinical and field studies. At the moment, Xylitol containing confectionery is endorsed by over 15 major dental associations worldwide, including the British Dental Health Foundation and the FDI (Federation Dental International)."
About Xylitol
What is it about Xylitol that makes it a great alternative to traditional sugars? Xylitol is a naturally occurring carbohydrate, that looks and tastes just like regular table sugar. It is a natural sweetener that can be extracted from any woody fibrous plant material. Commercially it is extracted from renewable resources such as corn cobs, and also from less environmentally sustainable sources such as hardwood. Xylitol also occurs naturally in our bodies – in fact, an average size adult manufactures up to 15 grams of xylitol daily during normal metabolism. Pure xylitol is a white crystalline substance that looks and tastes like sugar.
Where Xylitol Comes From
Xylitol is found widely in nature, most of the fruits and vegetables that we eat on a daily basis have small amounts of xylitol. For commercial purposes xylitol comes from two sources: corncobs or trees. Even though the end resulting product is the same, the process to extract it from these two sources is not..."
Find out more at Xylitol.org
Find out more at Xylitol.org
So with all that fun stuff we decided try them out...
I ordered the Orange and Mandarin flavour (of course) and was pleasantly surprised, although the individual pieces are small, it's overall a nice sweet I wouldn't mind giving to a child... :-)
Shay x
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