4x Xylitol 1kg (total 4kg)

Description birch sugar - xylitol

Birch sugar-Xylitol, derived from the birch tree, is a natural sweetener that contains 75% fewer carbohydrates than sucrose (regular sugar).

Xylitol is a natural sweetener that naturally occurs in the fibers of many vegetables, fruits, and trees, such as birch. Our birch sugar comes from Finland.

Birch sugar not only has 40% fewer calories than regular table sugar. Xylitol has a similar sweetness to sugar but contains 75% fewer carbohydrates than sucrose.

Xylitol in the kitchen

Xylitol can successfully replace white sugar. It is ideal for sweetening drinks and desserts and can also be used in baking and preserving fruit due to its heat resistance.

Xylitol caloric value

100 grams of xylitol contains 240 kcal, while 100 grams of white sugar contains 386 kcal. Therefore, birch sugar has almost half (40%) fewer calories than white sugar.

What is xylitol?

Xylitol is a natural substance increasingly used as a substitute for white sugar. It belongs to the group of sugar alcohols (polyols) and has a low glycemic index. Xylitol has a similar taste to sugar, with a subtle mint flavor. It usually appears as small, white crystals packaged in bags of 250, 500, or 1000 grams.

Where do we find birch xylitol?

Xylitol is naturally present in the bark of Finnish birches, where it is mainly extracted. It is also found in small amounts in some fruits such as strawberries, plums, raspberries, blueberries, and pears, as well as in corn and mushrooms.

Application - watch our video on YouTube

With birch sugar - xylitol, you can bake and cook as a replacement for traditional sugar, with a one-to-one ratio.
Store in a cool, dry place in a well-sealed package.
The recommended amount of birch sugar - xylitol is up to 15 g per day (about 3 teaspoons).

Note!

Animals are more sensitive to xylitol than humans, and high doses can be life-threatening for them. However, for humans, birch sugar in normal doses is harmless.

Ingredients

100% Xylitol from Finland