Hammaskeiju forest berry xylitol pastilles 400g
19,90 €
Hammaskeiju xylitol pastilles are made from 100% natural xylitol and contain no added colorants or glazing agents. The recommended amount after each meal is 2–3 pastilles to prevent cavities.
Administration: The required daily amount is about 5 g or 10-20 pastilles. Excessive consumption may cause diarrhea or bloating!
Ingredients: sweetener xylitol 97%; stabilizers E470b and E466, flavorings.
A 400g pack contains 700 pastilles.
Made in Finland.
Description
Nutritional information per 100 g:
Energy 1,015 kJ (242 kcal)
Fat 1.5 g of which saturates 1.5 g
Carbohydrates 97 g of which sugars 0 g
Protein 0 g
Salt 0 g
What is Xylitol?
Xylitol is a natural sweetener, and its regular use is an evidence-based method for preventing dental caries. The cavity-preventing effect of xylitol is primarily linked to its impact on the caries-causing bacterium Streptococcus mutans.
Fruits and plants naturally contain xylitol, and it is primarily synthesized from corn for use as a sweetener. It is utilized in both the food and cosmetics industries, and xylitol is particularly common in all types of oral hygiene products.
The Effect of Xylitol on Oral Microbes
It is scientifically proven that xylitol inhibits the metabolism of SM bacteria, slows the growth of all caries-causing SM strains, and reduces their levels in the oral microflora(1,2).
Using Xylitol with Food
Consuming xylitol during and after meals keeps oral bacteria active but leaves them “starving,” as they are unable to digest it. Xylitol also increases amino acid levels in plaque and saliva, neutralizing the acid produced by bacteria(3).
Furthermore, xylitol participates in the natural remineralization process of tooth enamel during meals by forming complexes with calcium ions(4).
Xylitol’s Contribution to Oral Hygiene
Removing plaque from teeth is an essential part of oral hygiene. By lowering bacterial levels, xylitol also reduces plaque and thus supports overall oral hygiene(4).
Xylitol is not a substitute for oral hygiene.
References
- Lee YE, Choi YH, Jeong SH, Kim HS, Lee SH, Song KB (2009). Morphological changes in Streptococcus mutans after chewing gum containing xylitol for twelve months. Curr Microbiol 58:332-337
- Kakuta H, Iwami Y, Mayanagi H, Takahashi N (2003). Xylitol inhibition of acid production and growth of mutans Streptococci in the presence of various dietary sugars under strictly anaerobic conditions. Caries Res 37:404-409.
- Mäkinen KK (1985). New biochemical aspects of sweeteners. Int Dent J 35:23-35.
- Mäkinen KK (2010). Sugar alcohols, caries incidence, and remineralization of caries lesions: a literature review. Int J Dent 2010:981072
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