Application of Xylitol in Food

1. Xylitol chewing gum

The production of anti-caries food is more popular. Because sucrose produces dental caries, anti-caries drugs had to be added to chewing gum before.

Later, in Europe and the United States, sugar alcohols, mainly sorbitol, were used to produce chewing gum, which can achieve the effect of reducing dental caries, but the sweetness was poor and artificial sweeteners had to be added to the chewing gum, resulting in poor aftertaste.

Using xylitol as chewing gum, the sweetness is the same as that of sucrose, but the viscosity is smaller than that of sucrose, which needs to be adjusted by adding gum arabic. Chewing gum made with xylitol has a distinct cooling sensation when eaten.

Xylitol stays in the mouth for a period of time, which can enhance its anti-caries effect, so xylitol chewing gum is an ideal anti-caries food.

When producing anti-caries chewing gum, the original glucose syrup can be replaced by glycerin, gum arabic, liquid xylitol or special gum.

The production process is to first soften the rubber material in a mixer at 40-450C, add liquid xylitol, then add powdered xylitol in batches, finally add spices and glycerin, and then shape and cut into pieces.

The whole process is not much different from the conventional method. Note that due to the low melting point of xylitol, it is necessary to prevent the roller from heating during rolling, otherwise the xylitol will melt into a cake and affect production.

2. Xylitol is used to make chocolate

In chocolate production, xylitol can be used instead of sucrose to successfully produce sweet and delicious chocolate.

The only problem is the low viscosity of xylitol, which can be solved by adjusting the formula or adding appropriate amount of additives.

The shell-forming properties of xylitol chocolate are also good when making chocolate coatings, but the relative humidity of the chocolate production site should not exceed 85%.

3. Xylitol is used to make beverages

When producing various beverages, using xylitol instead of sucrose will not change its flavor, and xylitol can also be used as an instant brewed beverage.

4. Xylitol is used in alcohol

Xylitol can be used as a wine additive to improve the quality of wine. Japanese research believes that adding 0.5% to 3% xylitol can improve the color and aroma of wine.

For example, adding 0.3% xylitol to the synthetic sake instead of glucose can make the sake mellow in aroma, soft in sweetness, and has the characteristics of reducing the damage caused by microorganisms. Adding 0.5% to 2% xylitol to whisky achieved a similar effect.

Adding 1.5% xylitol to liquor can make liquor taste refreshing and mellow. The aroma is richer and fuller than before the preparation, and the aftertaste is sweet and long.

5. Xylitol is used to make candy

Xylitol is easy to crystallize and does not form vitreous body, so it cannot be used alone to make hard candy.

Xylitol toffee has a fragrant and sweet taste, and it has been proven to have a certain curative effect after being consumed by diabetics for a long time. There is also a xylitol food that is directly compressed into flakes or blocks with xylitol.

This is pre-treated with xylitol and pressed with the necessary ingredients. A small amount of milk powder and other seasonings are mixed with xylitol, which can be pressed into xylitol tablets with a sweet taste, which are suitable for young children and the elderly to eat.

6. Xylitol is used as a sugar substitute in the family

Xylitol can provide an ideal sugar substitute for diabetics. Xylitol can be used instead of sucrose in milk, soy milk, porridge, sugar packets, and honey cakes.

Xylitol can also replace sucrose to make sweet and sour pork ribs, sweet and sour fish and other dishes. In short, as normal people use sucrose, diabetics can use xylitol, but the total daily usage should not exceed 40g for adults.