Come into the world of Xylose

As well as you know, xylitol is a natural sweetener which is widely used in food industry and has many benefits for human body, but do you know how to make xylitol? Tell you secretly that it is hydrogenated from xylose and has no longer any carbonyl. In other words, xylose is the upstream raw material of xylitol. Besides this, there are many benefits for human being and pet. In the following, let’s come into the world of Xylose together.

The function of Xylose

1.Relax your bowel

Xylose can regulate the gastrointestinal environment. After entering the body, xylose can promote the activity of bifidobacteria and increase the quality of bifidobacteria to restrain harmful bacteria. Meanwhile, Bifidobacteria can produce lactic acid and acetic acid after fermentation in the human intestine, which can improve absorption of calcium, phosphorus and iron very well. To sum up, xylose can play an important role in relaxing your bowel. Also, xylose have better tolerance in our bodies. Even you eat a little too much, it will not cause diarrhea.

2.keep your blood glucose normal

 Because there is no enzyme that metabolizes xylose in the human body, xylose cannot be metabolized after entering the human body, it cannot produce energy, and the blood glucose value in the body will not change accordingly. This characteristic of xylose is widely used in the food industry to make food suitable for diabetics and obese people.

Xylose application

1.The raw material for xylitol

Xylose can be used as a raw material for xylitol. After hydrogenation, it is catalyzed to make xylitol. This is raw-grade xylose as what we often say. Xylitol is one of the main uses of xylose. In addition, xylose can also produce glycoside glycerol, such as ethylene glycol xylosides, xylitol xylosides and so on.

2.Sugar-free sweetener

The sweetness of xylose equals to70% of sucrose. It can replace sucrose to produce sugar-free candies, beverages, desserts, etc. It has  good taste and is suitable for diabetics and people who lose weight. Because xylose is well tolerated, excessive consumption will not cause abdominal pain and diarrhea , And the price is low and very suitable for use as a sugar-free sweetener.

3.Flavor enhancer

Xylose has a Maillard reaction after heating. It is added to meat and food products in small amounts. The color, flavor and aroma of the food will be more beautiful during the process of steaming, boiling, frying and roasting. It can be used for food processing such as baking, sausage, ham, biscuits, etc.

4. An enhancer for Pet food

Using the Maillard reaction of xylose in pet food can improve the appetite and palatability of pet food so pets prefer to eat a little more. Xylose can also promote the production of pet saliva and gastric juice to increase the intestine beneficial bacteria ,so it is helpful for chewing, digestion and absorption to improve the immunity of pets and their growth.

In conclusion, xylose has a very broad prospect in the pet market.