Its molecular formula is C5H12O5, is a five-carbon sugar alcohol, is a normal intermediate product of xylose metabolism, and pure xylitol, the shape of white crystal or white powder-like crystals. 

 In nature, widely found in fruits, vegetables, grains, mushrooms, food and wood, straw, corn cob and other plants. It can be used as sweeteners, fortification and pharmaceutical widely used in chemical, food, medicine and other industries. 

 Xylitol originating in Finland, is a natural plant sweetener extracted from the white birch, oak, corn cobs, bagasse and other plants. 

 Xylitol Unless otherwise noted, it is difficult to xylitol and sucrose distinguish. 

 Xylitol Low Temperature taste better, its sweetness can reach 1.2 times that of sucrose. The xylitol entrance often associated with a slightly cool feeling, because it is soluble in water, and will absorb some heat when dissolved. Also contribute to the cleanliness of the teeth to a certain extent, but excessive consumption may cause diarrhea and other side effects, which can not be ignored.