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