Xylitol? That sounds—not natural.
It is, and it isn’t. Xylitol naturally exists in some foods, plants, trees. But to get the xylitol, it does need to be fermented and processed—a good comparison would be the process of brewing beer—although xylitol itself is nothing like beer.
Sugar alcohol? Is it a sugar (bad for diabetes) & an alcohol (I could get drunk if I use it)?
No, and no. Sugar alcohols are alcohols derived from sugar. But the end result is neither sugar nor alcohol. Xylitol has absolutely no sugar, but it does contain carbs; however, it’s two-thirds of the amount in sugar. It’s considered a diabetic-friendly sugar alternative.
Why Birch Xylitol?
Unlike other natural sweeteners, birch xylitol doesn’t have that terrible aftertaste (like Stevia) or contain sugar (like Maple syrup, honey, or agave). It’s also more natural than Xylitol made from corn. There are other natural sweeteners that we at Skó Drinks will be experimenting with in the future, but for now, we feel we’ve found a suitably tasty solution.