 xylitol  is a sugar alcohol used as a sweetener. the name derives from , xyl[on], "wood" + suffix -itol, used to denote sugar alcohols. xylitol is categorized as a polyalcohol or sugar alcohol (alditol). it has the formula ch2oh(choh)3ch2oh and is an achiral isomer of pentane-1,2,3,4,5-pentol. xylitol is roughly as sweet as sucrose (table sugar), with 33% fewer calories. unlike other natural or synthetic sweeteners, xylitol is actively beneficial for dental health by reducing caries (cavities) to a third in regular use and helpful to remineralization.{{cite journal|last=steinberg|first=lm|author2=odusola, f|author3= mandel, id|title=remineralizing potential, antiplaque and antigingivitis effects of xylitol and sorbitol sweetened chewing gum.|journal=clinical preventive dentistry|date=sepâoct 1992|volume=14|issue=5|pages=31â4|pmid=1291185|url=http:/
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