Xylitol NEW

Xylitol is a naturally-occurring 5-carbon polyol sweetener. It is found in fruits and vegetables, and is even produced by the human body itself. It can absorb heat when dissolved in water, with moisture absorbing function, and transient diarrhea can be induced when excessively taken. The product can also treat constipation.
Introduction
Product name: Xylitol   Specification: BP/USP/FCC
Appearance White or almost white crystal or crystalline powder
Identification Infrared absorption: conform
Solubility Easily dissolve in water, slightly soluble in ethanol
Melting point 92 to 96 ºC
Assay 98.5 to 101.0%
Other polyol on dry Max 1.0%
Reducing sugar Max 0.2%
Water Max 0.5%
Residue on ignition Max 0.1%
Heavy metals Max 10ppm
Lead Max 0.5ppm
Nickel Max 1ppm
Total plate count Max 1000cfu/g
Yeast and Mold Max 100cfu/g
Coliform Max 30MPN/g
Functions and Applications
1.Xylitol,as the best substitute of sweetener for the diabetic,can be widely used in the juice drinking,coffee,milk,bread,candy and other sugarless food.    
2. It is the bad basis for the microorganism and can't be fermented by the yeast.The food making with xylitol can be kept more long time without any preservative.    
3. Xylitol can promote the action of the salutary germs and improve the immunity of body.Xylitol can absorb more quantity of head than other polyols,so the food making with xylitol has a cool taste and keep the original food flavor.