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Xylose
Xylose
Low concern
Xylose is a natural sugar that is poorly absorbed compared to glucose and contributes minimally to blood sugar. It can be used as a sweetener and is a precursor to xylitol.
Found in
55 products
What it is
A naturally occurring pentose (5-carbon) sugar, also called wood sugar, found in plant cell walls.
Mild sweetener; precursor to xylitol; participates in Maillard browning.
Why it's flagged
- May cause GI symptoms at high intakes
- Considered an added sugar
What regulators actually say
"D-xylose is a pentose sugar found in plant cell walls and used in metabolism studies."
"D-xylose absorption is poorer than that of glucose and is used clinically to test small intestinal absorptive function."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Considered a food sugar; subject to general food labeling
European Union — EFSA
Naturally occurring sugar; subject to general food regulation
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