Product Color: Off White 1/3 Fewer Calories Than Sugar Perfect for Ketogenic and No-Sugar Diets Low Glycemic Impact Pure, Granulated Xylitol. No Added Ingredients. The Perfect Substitute for Sugar. Unlike sugars such as sucrose and fructose, this sugar alcohol won’t promote tooth decay, has a low glycemic impact and has around one-third less calories than other sugars, making it a low-calorie, diabetic-friendly and keto diet-friendly sweetener that’s hard to beat. Why we prefer corn-based XylitolOur xylitol is proudly produced from organic, non-GMO corn cobs which would otherwise go to waste. We believe corn-sourced xylitol is more sustainable than other sources such as birch trees which involves stripping the bark and eventually killing the tree. Suggested Usage and Cautions: NOW Real Food® Organic Xylitol is the incredible pure sweetener that more and more people are turning to as an ideal substitute for sugar. Diarrhea may occur with excessive consumption. If this happens, reduce intake or discontinue use. If you have cardiovascular disease, a blood clotting disorder, or impaired kidney function, please consult physician before consuming products with xylitol. Xylitol is harmful to pets; seek veterinary care immediately if ingestion is suspected. Learn more about pet safety. WARNING: Ingestion 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.
