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Xylitol is an increasingly popular sweetener that gives dishes sweets and does not increase their caloric content. It is recommended for diabetes and people on a low -calorie diet. Its advantage is that it increases glucose in the blood very slowly. Its metabolism takes place almost without insulin. It is obtained from the Finnish birch bark. Exitol in 1g provides us with 2.4 kcal, for comparison - 1g of sugar has 4 kcal. The glycemic index of xylitol is only 8, when sugar has as many as 70. It not only helps to lower calories in the diet, but also well affects the teeth - it inhibits the effect of caries -forming bacteria and strengthens the enamel. It is increasingly obtained from corn. Naturally, it also occurs in some fruits and mushrooms. It is not really sugar, even though it is commonly called it, but how many sweeteners are sugar alcohol. and preserves. & nbsp; <strong> Notes </strong> Store in a dry place, in tightly closed packaging.

<Span Style = "Font-Weight: 400;"> Maltitol is a sweetener from the group of sugar alcohols called the poliolas from the xylitol and erythrol family. It is classified as sweeteners of natural origin, unlike synthetic sweeteners, such as aspartame. Maltitol occurs naturally in small amounts in some fruits and vegetables, in roasted straw, as well as in chicory leaves. It can also be created in a chemical process, consisting in adding hydrogen to sugar called maltose, found in potato starch, wheat or corn. And it is the corn that is most often used for the production of maltitol in food processing. </span> & nbsp; <span style = "font -weight: 400;"> Maltitol (E965) is a medium-colored sweetener, used as a substitute for sugar for food and sweet drinks , but not only. It is used in the pharmaceutical industry to produce some drugs and skin moisturizing agents due to its hygroscopic properties. Added to chewing gums or sweets, it causes a feeling of pleasant coolness in the mouth.

Erythritol is an increasingly well -known and used sweetener. It comes from a group of sugar alcohols - polyoli, has zero caloric content and a glycemic index. It is recommended to all, including people with diabetes or on a low -calorie diet. It looks like ordinary white sugar - crystalline, odorless, similar in taste. In nature, it occurs in flower pollen, fruit (pears, melons, grapes), hat mushrooms, seafood, fermented drinks such as wine, as well sea ​​algae. Erythritol, available in stores, is most often obtained by fermentation of glucose by various yeast species or synthesized by waste glycerin yeast. It is completely safe for use in the kitchen and more. The World Health Organization (WHO) recognized erythritol as a completely safe food addition. You can find it on the labels under the E968 designation. He is considered one of the healthiest sweeteners - it is not metabolized by the human body, man releases him in an unchanged form along with the urine.

Inulin is a naturally occurring multi -grain, not digested by man, thanks to which he acts as dietary fiber. It occurs in the roots and tubers of some plants (chicory, Jerusalem artichoke, artichoke, burdock, onion, garlic, bananas), most often it is obtained from chicory. Insulin is characterized by low calorie and delicate sweetness. Because it is 10 times less sweet than sugar, it is not usually used as its replacement. Inulin is used as a gel, thickening and stabilizing substance. Infolin added to food reduces its caloric content, inhibits appetite and increases the feeling of satiety. Thanks to this, it improves control over the amount of food consumed. Works in people on slimming diets. Inulin acts as a prebiotic, stimulates the development of normal intestinal bacterial flora and thus has a positive effect on health. <strong> Use </strong> Consume 20g a day - mix the powder with about 100-150ml of cool water or your favorite drink, mix thoroughly.

Dextrose Monohydrate, also known as d-glucose, is a type of simple sugar usually produced by the hydrolysis of starch using acid or enzymes. It is used in food production to enhance flavor and aroma and in fermentation. In the meat industry, it assists in the diffusion of salt and nitrate in processed meat. Shelf life of Dextrose Monohydrate is 24 months and it must be stored in a dry, cool and well ventilated warehouse. Foodcom S.A. offers this raw material in 25 kg bags. Dextrose monohydrate is widely used as a sweetener and the main ingredient of corn syrup in food production. It is also found in confectionery products such as jams, marmalades, jellies, ice cream, cookies and other baked goods. In sports nutrition, it is used in shake powders and beverages to help build weight and muscle quickly. It is also an essential ingredient in drugs such as intravenous solutions, dialysis medications, tablets and gels used in medical facilities and pharmacies.