Buying xylitol
As xylitol has become more popular, it's become more widely available. In the UK there are now several brands to choose from, such as XyloBrit, Total Sweet and Xylitol UK. They all come in a granular form, looking very much like ordinary sugar. The bag size is usually 225-250 g, but there are some 1 kg bags and 4 g saches available, too.
You can buy xylitol in:
If you’re avoiding sugar because of candida, make sure you use xylitol that is made from birch and not corn. Total Sweet, XyloBrit and Xylitol UK are made from birch, but if you're using another brand, remember to check the label.
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You can buy xylitol in:
- supermarkets (for example, Waitrose and Sainsbury's) where it's usually located next to sugar and other sweeteners or on the 'free-from' aisle
- independent health food shops and health food chains (for example, Holland & Barrett and GNC)
- online health food shops and online shops specialising in selling xylitol and/or sugar-free products (see the Resources section for links to these sites)
- the Total Sweet brand is now also available in pharmacies
If you’re avoiding sugar because of candida, make sure you use xylitol that is made from birch and not corn. Total Sweet, XyloBrit and Xylitol UK are made from birch, but if you're using another brand, remember to check the label.
Copyright © Tarja Moles 2012. Photograph © Total Sweet. All rights reserved.
If you’d like to use this article in your ezine or on your website, you’re welcome to do so as long as you use the complete article, including the copyright line, and include the following paragraph in its entirety:
Tarja Moles is the author of No Naughties: Sweet Treats without Sugar, Wheat, Gluten and Yeast. Visit www.nonaughties.com for free recipes and information on special diets and living with multiple dietary restrictions.
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