Xylitol

Xylitol is a sugar alternative that is commonly found in chewing gum. Naturally found in many fruits and vegetables, it is odorless, fast-dissolving and has a sweet taste similar to sucrose. Frequent between-meal consumption of foods high in sugars and starches promotes tooth decay. The sugar alcohols in Xylitol do not promote tooth decay and have 33% fewer calories than an equivalent amount of sugar.