Xylose, or wood sugar or coconut sugar, is made from woody substances such as straw, corn cobs, pecan shells and coconut shells. It is a sweet substitute for sugars that has zero calories and a GI of 7. It is beneficial in that diabetics can safely use it, it prevents cancer in the digestive tract, promotes good colon health, is anti-bacterial and anti-fungal. Xylotol is the sugar alcohol derived from xylose.
Sugar Alcohols
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Sucralose
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Splenda
Stevia
GI: 0
Stevia is a calorie-free sweetener made from the stevia plant. It is 200 times sweeter than sugar but does not raise the blood sugar level or have any adverse side effects. The stevia leaf extract (rebaudioside) is the only legitimate source of stevia and should be the only ingredient listed. Stevia has been consumed by humans in South America for 100s of years. There are many stevia products produced that are highly refined and have added ingredients.