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Sugar-Free Gum and Snacks Can be Deadly for Pets
Source: AOL

Most pet owners know that chocolate is a big no-no for dogs. But here's something to chew on: a common ingredient in sugarless gum and snacks can cause a canine catastrophe.

Xylitol Natural Sweetener A Brief Review

This is a definition of Xylitol and it comes straight off the bag. Xylitol is a sugar alcohol that is naturally present in small amounts in various fruits and vegetables. Xylitol is derived from a corn source.

The Scoop on Sugar Substitutes
Source: Parade

No other sugar substitute has ever come close to the popularity of the Big Three. But now, a number of natural sweeteners may give those familiar packets a run for their money.

Xylitol Poisoning, Sugar Substitute is Harmful to Pets | The Pet Health Zone
Source: petinsurance.com

Xylitol is a sugar substitute commonly used in toothpastes, mouthwash, sugarless gum, certain cough medicines and children's chewable multi-vitamins. It also used in many baked goods and candies.

"Enhanced" Gummy Bears Fight Cavities
Source: WebMD Health

A study in Washington State gathered 154 first to fifth graders from two elementary schools. The students were given four gummy bears made with either xylitol or maltitol (types of sugars used in many types of sugarless chewing gum) three times a day during school hours.

Gummy bears that fight plaque
Source: BrightSurf.com

The tooth-protecting sugar substitute xylitol has been incorporated into gummy bears to produce a sweet snack that may prevent dental problems.

Gummy Bears That Fight Plaque
Source: Science Daily

The tooth-protecting sugar substitute xylitol has been incorporated into gummy bears to produce a sweet snack that may prevent dental problems.

How sweet: A primer on the new sugar substitutes
Source: SeacoastOnline.com

It's a common problem faced by folks with a sweet tooth: You want to eat healthier without giving up the taste of sugary desserts and drinks.

14,000 Pounds of Xylitol Gummy Bears Shipped for Dental Experiment
Source: Case Western Reserve

Scientists will be testing school children to see if xylitol is an effective antibacterial and cavity-fighter. Gummy berry juice anyone?

Sugar Substitute Xylitol Reduces Risk Of Cavities
Source: Science Daily

The sugar substitute xylitol affects the bacterial composition of the oral cavity even in low doses.

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