Description

Xylitol Sugar Free Chewing Gum Spearmint + Calcium 100 Piece Jar

• 100% Xylitol + Calcium
• 0,7 grams of xylitol per piece
• 20 milligrams of calcium per piece
• No artificial colors or sweeteners
• All Natural
• SUGAR FREE
• 108g/about 100 pieces
• Made in Finland

DERIVED FROM AN ORGANIC HARDWOOD SOURCE, NOT CORN.

Regular consumption of XyliMax Gum:

Due to slow absorption, xylitol has a limited impact on blood sugar levels. That is why Xylitol is a great and safe sweetener also for Diabetic patients.

Daily dosage to reach the 5 grams of xylitol amount per day:

7 chewing gums

INGREDIENTS:

Xylitol (66% of weight), 20mg Calcium, Gum Base, Calcium Carbonate, Natural Flavors (Spearmint, Menthol), Gum Arabic, Glycerol, Lecithin (Rapeseed), Carnauba Wax, Beeswax, Shellac.

More Info

Xylitol was first discovered by German Chemist Emil Fisher and French Chemist M.G.Bertrand, but it became significant when Finnish researchers found that it exhibits superior dental benefits. Xylitol sweetened chewing gums and pastilles are great Finnish inventions. Industrialized xylitol manufacturing began in Finland and the first xylitol chewing gums and pastilles in the world were also manufactured in Finland. Soon those became a healthy habit in every Finn´s daily life.
NATURAL
Xylitol is formed from the Greek word “xylon” meaning hardwood, whereas the ending “oli” refers to the terminology of organic chemistry. From a chemical standpoint, xylitol is a sugar alcohol, not actually a sugar.
Unlike any other polyol sweetener, xylitol has a five-carbon structure. This is the key reason why xylitol has been proven to be the only sweetener which shows both passive and active anti-caries effects.
Xylitol is naturally present in many fruits and vegetables. The levels found are normally less than 1%, however it can be said that xylitol has been a natural component of mankinds diet througout the years. Xylitol is also produced by the human body, from 5 to 15 grams per day, as an intermediate in the normal metabolism of glucose.
FUNCTIONAL
Xylitol exhibits dental health benefits which are superior to other polyols, in all areas where polyols have been shown to have an effect so far. Furthermore, it´s specific effects on oral flora and on mutans streptococci add to its caries-preventive profile and gives xylitol an important role in preventive dental care. In addition, it has also been found through research that regular consumption of xylitol-containing products by children can reduce the occurence of Acute Otitis Media (middle ear infection). As a result of the benefits related to the usage of Xylitol, it has been granted Functional Food Status in Finland.
SAFE
The safety of xylitol has been proven in long-term clinical studies and has been confirmed by all the major regulatory bodies worldwide. Xylitol is approved for use in food and especially in oral hygiene products, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. Currently xylitol is approved in more than 60 countries. Xylitol is metabolized independently of insulin and is slowly absorbed. Therefore it is suitable for diabetic patients as well. Xylitol is considered a low glycaemic ingredient, having a glycaemic index of approximately 8.5. Just like any polyol sweetener such as sorbitol, xylitol may induce laxative effects. However, the amounts required for sufficient
every day dental care (5-10 grams) do not cause such effects. Xylitol has been evaluated by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)/ World Health Organization (WHO), Joint Expert Committee of Food Additives (JEFCA) and the EU Scientific Committee for Food (SCF). JEFCA allocated an Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) for xylitol of “Not Specified”, which represents the safest category into which JEFCA can allocate a food additive.
Xylitol has been approved for food within the European Union (EU) since 1994. The United States Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) has approved xylitol for use in “foods for Special dietary purposes”. The Japanese Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW) has approved the use of xylitol for food application since 1997.
SWEET & COOL
Xylitol is sweet - the sweetest of all of the known polyols.
Xylitol is just as sweet as sugar with however 40% less calories than regular sugar.
Caloric value for xylitol is 2,4 kcal/g in EU and USA and 3,0 kcal/g in Japan and South Korea.
Xylitol is cool - the coolest of all of the known polyols. Xylitol has a pleasant cooling sensation when it dissolves in the mouth. This makes xylitol a perfect sweetener in chewing gums and pastilles, especially with peppermint and fruit flavours. Xylitol does not have an unpleasant after taste.

Benefits

The dental benefits of xylitol were discovered in the early 70’s.
Since then, several clinical caries trials have been conducted, which have demonstrated that xylitol effectively prevents caries. Xylitol adds to the prevention obtained through traditional caries prevention methods including
twice daily tooth-brushing with fluoridated toothpaste. Xylitol consumption during the emergence of teeth gives long-term protection against caries

How does xylitol work?
The mechanisms of the action of xylitol are based on its 5-carbon structure. On a general level, the mechanisms are well known (for reviews see 8, 9), but some aspects are still being actively studied. Xylitol products taste sweet but are not transformed to harmful acids in dental plaque. Xylitol in fact, stops the acid production in plaque when consumed after a meal containing fermentable food components (Figure). Specific remineralisation-promoting effects have also been shown for xylitol. Regular xylitol consumption reduces the numbers of “caries bacteria”, mutans streptococci, and the amount and adhesivity of plaque..

Xylitol for children
Studies have shown that xylitol consumption is especially important for emerging teeth. Xylitol consumption is particularly necessary if early signs of caries can be seen or the child shows early colonisation of caries bacteria. Xylitol products can be given to children from two years upwards. Small products have been designed for small children, while school children may use products designed for adults. A gradual introduction to xylitol until the effective dose is reached is recommended, since xylitol has a mild laxative effect.

Xylitol for adults and senior citizens
Xylitol makes plaque less cariogenic and easier to brush off, that is why adults also benefit from xylitol. Senior citizens, mentally retarded patients, patients with dry mouth or orthodontic braces may have problems with plaque control. In such cases, xylitol is of benefit. The suppression of mutans streptocooci obtained by chlorhexidine rinses is maintained if xylitol is consumed after the use of chlorhexidine. Mothers and caretakers of infants form a special target group of xylitol. Caries is an infectious disease. Small daily saliva contacts may lead to an early colonisation of the child’s teeth with mutans streptococci, increasing the child’s risk for caries. If the mother regularly consumes xylitol when the child’s teeth are emerging the risk of early mutans colonisation decreases 5-fold, which leads to significantly lower caries occurrences .

Xylitol prevents middle ear infections
Xylitol inhibits pathogens associated with acute otitis media, a middle ear infection .
Daily doses of 8.4-10 g per day significantly reduced the occurrence of middle ear infections.
This effect was not obtained if xylitol was only consumed during a respiratory infection.