NOW Real Food Xylitol (454 gr)

NOW - Xylitol - 454  Gram(s)Xylitol is a sugar alcohol that is naturally present in small amounts in various fruits and vegetables. The Finnish name for Xylitol is 'koivusokeri', or birch sugar, a reference to the extraction of Xylitol from birch bark. NOW Pure Xylitol is derived from a Non-GMO corn source. Considerable amounts of Xylitol is formed in the body every day as a result of normal metabolic processes. Although it is classified as a carbohydrate, this sweet crystalline substance is slowly absorbed from the digestive tract and does not cause rapid rises in blood glucose. In addition, the caloric impact of Xylitol is typically about 40% lower than other carbohydrates, making it a lower calorie addition to any diet. Our NOW® natural sweeteners truly taste great and can be incorporated into a variety of applications, from baking to beverages and everything in between. Because you are what you eat, NOW has been committed to providing delicious, healthy, natural and organic products since 1968. Keep it natural. Keep it real.DIRECTIONS & USENOW Real Food Pure Xylitol Powder is derived from corn and is the perfect healthy substitute for sugar in many cooking applications. For best results, simply replace each 1/2 teaspoon of sugar with an equivalent amount of xylitol powder.Diarrhea may occur with excessive consumption.  If this occurs, reduce intake. Warning: Xylitol is safe for people, but harmful to dogs.  Do not feed to pets.Xylitol is harmful to pets; seek veterinary care immediately if ingestion is suspected. CAUTIONS & NOTESIngestion of Xylitol, in any product is a veterinary emergency if consumed by pets, especially dogs, ferrets and rabbits. If you suspect your pet ingested xylitol by either observing this happen or finding evidence of a chewed container or product, and the animal is acting normal, you should attempt to give animal(s) a small meal and at the same time, immediately seek veterinarian attention. If you have evidence that they ingested a product that contains xylitol and the animal(s) is not acting normal you should seek veterinarian attention immediately without giving the animal any food.INGREDIENTSPure Xylitol Powder.