E Number
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E967 |
Name
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Xylitol |
Class
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Sweeteners |
Groups
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Group I, Group IV: Polyols |
Additional details
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Sweetener |
Origin
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Synthetic |
Common applications
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Chewing gums, candies, and products to diabetics |
Observations
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No adverse effects were observed; at high doses, may cause diarrhea and have laxative effects |
Evaluation
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Innocuous |
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Conditions of use in food categories
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