It occurs naturally in low concentrations in the fibers of many fruits and vegetables, and can be extracted from various berries, oats, and mushrooms, as well as fibrous material such as corn husks and sugar cane bagasse. Xylitol is chemically pure and contains no additives, preservatives or colors. It is used in foods, chewing gum, mouthwash & toothpaste, pharmaceuticals, dietetic products, and cosmetics.


Appearance     White crystal granule / powder
PH     5.0 7.0
Loss on Drying     = 0.2%
Assay (Dried Basis)     99.5% 100.5%
Melting Point     119 C 123 C
Residue on Ignition     = 0.1%
Reducing Sugars     = 0.3%
Ribitol and Glycerol     = 0.1%
Lead      = 1 ppm
Arsenic      = 2 ppm