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Bella

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Xylitol ?
« on: January 11, 2011, 11:17:12 AM »
I see some references in posts to Xylitol but I hadn't seen it mentioned in FTS...What is it and how is it to be used ?



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Re: Xylitol ?
« Reply #1 on: January 11, 2011, 11:27:45 AM »
Xylitol is a natural sweetener made from birch trees.  I buy it at my local health food store.  Some people order it from Amazon or Netrition.  It has 0 net carbs.  I understand it has been around for a long time, but maybe not as popular as it is now or maybe Doug wasn't aware of it when he wrote his book. 



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Re: Xylitol ?
« Reply #2 on: January 11, 2011, 11:41:17 AM »
Thanks for that info Shihzumom !!! 



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Re: Xylitol ?
« Reply #3 on: January 11, 2011, 11:43:24 AM »
Hi Bella!  :)

There has been quite a bit written about it in this forum (especially a LOT of recipes that use it) and some pet warnings as well.

Just go to the "Home" page of the FTS forum and search "Xylitol".
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Re: Xylitol ?
« Reply #4 on: January 11, 2011, 11:50:35 AM »
ahhh Thank you Mouseissue !