xylitol
noun
xy·li·tol
ˈzī-lə-ˌtȯl 
-ˌtōl
-ˌtōl
: a crystalline alcohol C5H12O5 that is a derivative of xylose, is obtained especially from birch bark, and is used as a sweetener
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But these products should not include harmful ingredients, such as fluoride or xylitol.
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
Foods like chocolate, xylitol (in sugar-free gum), grapes, and onions are all hazardous, too.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
The xylitol found in commercial products comes from birch sap and corn.
—Adrienne Dellwo, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 2025
Additives and fertilizers, such as xylitol and aspirin, are harmful to cats if consumed.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
Foods like chocolate, xylitol (in sugar-free gum), grapes, and onions are all hazardous, too.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
The xylitol found in commercial products comes from birch sap and corn.
—Adrienne Dellwo, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 2025
Additives and fertilizers, such as xylitol and aspirin, are harmful to cats if consumed.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
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“Xylitol.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/xylitol. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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xylitol
noun
xy·li·tol
ˈzī-lə-ˌtȯl
-ˌtōl
-ˌtōl
: a crystalline alcohol C5H12O5 that is a derivative of xylose, is obtained especially from birch bark, and is used as a sweetener
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