Xylitol

What xylitol is used for

• As a sweetener — xylitol looks and tastes like sugar with about 40% fewer calories and a much lower glycemic impact, so it's popular for baking and hot drinks. Compare with other sweeteners like stevia and monk fruit.
• Nasal & sinus rinses — Xlear nasal sprays and sinus-rinse packets combine saline with xylitol to moisturize and rinse nasal passages.
• Dental & oral care — xylitol doesn't feed the bacteria that cause cavities, which is why it shows up in floss, gum, and oral care.

Forms we carry

• Powder & packets (NOW, XyloSweet) — measure-for-measure sweetening for recipes and drinks.
• Nasal sprays & sinus rinse (Xlear) — saline-and-xylitol rinses for everyday nasal moisture.
• Dental floss — xylitol-infused for oral care.

Xylitol in Canada

Xylitol products sold in Canada are labelled per Health Canada requirements and ship from our Ontario warehouse to addresses across Canada.

A note on xylitol

Xylitol is extremely toxic to dogs (and other pets) — even small amounts can be life-threatening, so keep all xylitol products well out of reach of animals. In people, xylitol is well tolerated as a food, but consuming a lot at once can have a laxative effect or cause gas and bloating until your body adjusts, so it's best to start small.