Xylitol (E967) Tooth-Friendly Polyol Sweetener

Key characteristics

• Sweetness: about 90–100% of sucrose, making formulation calculations straightforward.
• Tooth-friendly: does not promote tooth decay; widely used in sugar-free gum and oral-care applications where permitted claims are supported by local regulations.
• Polyol with cooling effect: endothermic dissolution provides a pleasant cooling sensation, especially in mints and gums.
• Lower calories than sugar: contributes fewer calories than sucrose on a gram-for-gram basis (exact labelling depends on local rules).
• Compatible with other sweeteners: used with sorbitol, maltitol, erythritol and high-intensity sweeteners to fine-tune sweetness and cost.

Indicative specification points

Atlas adapts xylitol specifications to your QA system and market requirements. Typical commercial parameters include:

• Appearance: white, crystalline material with free-flowing characteristics.
• Xylitol assay consistent with food-grade specifications for E967.
• Moisture, ash and reducing sugar levels within controlled limits.
• Particle size distributions tailored to application (e.g. fine powder, standard crystalline, granulated).
• Microbiological profile suitable for confectionery, bakery and oral-care applications.

For long-term partnerships, Atlas can standardise application-specific specifications (e.g. gum-grade, chocolate-grade) to support consistent performance globally.

Chewing gum, mints & confectionery

• Sugar-free chewing gum (pellet and stick), as a principal bulk sweetener together with other polyols.
• Compressed mints and tablets where xylitol supports hardness, mouthfeel and cooling.
• Lozenges and pastilles for throat comfort, breath-freshening or vitamin delivery.
• Hard candies and lollipops designed for reduced-sugar or sugar-free markets.

Oral-care related products

• Gums and mints positioned for dental well-being where xylitol is part of the core story.
• Mouth-care confectionery (e.g. breath fresheners) and specialised oral-care formats where regulations allow xylitol-related claims.

Bakery, cereals & nutrition

• Reduced-sugar cakes, cookies and bars where xylitol replaces part of the sucrose.
• Breakfast cereals, granola and snack clusters aimed at lower sugar content.
• Protein bars and nutrition bars where polyols provide structure and sweetness.
• Dietary supplements and functional products in chewable or lozenge format.

Formulation guidance

• Combine xylitol with other polyols and high-intensity sweeteners to reach the desired sweetness and cost-in-use.
• Take into account xylitol’s cooling effect and adapt flavour profiles accordingly (e.g. mint, citrus, herbal).
• Adjust water activity, fat and fibre levels in bakery and bar formulations to maintain structure and shelf life.
• Review local regulations for polyol labelling, energy values and laxative statements (e.g. “excessive consumption may produce laxative effects”).

Quality & regulatory documentation

• Supplied according to recognised E967 food additive specifications for xylitol.
• Batch-specific specification and COA including assay, moisture, ash and impurity profile.
• Supporting documents for GMO status, allergens, contaminants, heavy metals and microbiology available as needed.
• Certificates such as Halal, Kosher, ISO and FSSC can be provided when available from producers.
• Each customer’s regulatory and legal teams remain responsible for final label, claim and nutritional declarations; Atlas provides transparent, traceable data to support this work.

Packaging, storage & logistics

• Standard packaging: 25 kg bags or cartons with food-grade liners.
• Alternative pack sizes or specific particle-size grades can be discussed for gum and confectionery projects.
• Store in a cool, dry and odour-free environment, protected from moisture and direct sunlight.
• Shipments arranged under FOB, CFR, CIF or other Incoterms, with full export documentation handled by Atlas.

For information on grade options, typical lead times, packaging formats and destination documentation requirements, please share your project details and target markets with Atlas.