xylitol
noun
xy·li·tol
| \ ˈzī-lə-ˌtȯl
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Definition of xylitol
: a crystalline alcohol C5H12O5 that is a derivative of xylose, is obtained especially from birch bark, and is used as a sweetener
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The sugar alcohols include sorbitol, xylitol, lactitol, mannitol, erythritol, and maltitol. — Jamie Pitlick, Quartzy, "The best and worst sugar substitutes for your health," 3 July 2019 Feeding your canine dog-safe ice cream also ensures that your pet isn’t accidentally eating chocolate or xylitol — two ingredients that can be extremely dangerous for dogs to eat. — Kelli Bender, PEOPLE.com, "PetSmart Is Giving Out Free Dog-Friendly Sundaes to Pups to Celebrate National Ice Cream Month," 8 July 2019 Sucrose has a glycemic index of 65; whereas sugar alcohols, like xylitol, have a glycemic index of around seven. — Jamie Pitlick, Quartzy, "The best and worst sugar substitutes for your health," 3 July 2019 No maple syrup, honey, agave nectar, coconut sugar, date syrup, stevia, Splenda, Equal, Nutrasweet, xylitol, etc. — Molly Kimball, nola.com, "The do’s and don’ts of the nutrient-rich Whole 30 diet: Best of Molly Kimball," 18 June 2019 These slash the sugar content to zero thanks to xylitol. — Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, "The 8 Best Breath Mints to Carry Around With You All Day," 7 Dec. 2018 Human food including chocolate, coffee, onions, garlic, grapes, raisins, and xylitol. — Marygrace Taylor, Good Housekeeping, "Exactly What To Do If Your Pet Eats Something Toxic," 7 Sep. 2017 Peppersmith Peppersmith makes their breath mints with natural sweetener xylitol, a naturally occurring alcohol that's found in many fruits and vegetables (though it's not recommended for consumption in large amounts). — Kris Rile, Good Housekeeping, "7 Best Breath Mints That Aren't Packed With Chemicals," 12 July 2017 The treats are sugar and gluten free and use sweeteners like stevia and xylitol to give them their sweet candy-like flavor. — Emily Price, Fortune, "Healthy Halloween? These Lollipops Are Actually Good for Your Teeth," 31 Oct. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'xylitol.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for xylitol
xylitol
noun
xy·li·tol
| \ ˈzī-lə-ˌtȯl
, -ˌtōl
\
, -ˌtōl
\
Medical Definition of xylitol
: a crystalline alcohol C5H12O5 that is a derivative of xylose, is obtained especially from birch bark, and is used as a sweetener