By Sarah Muir, Natural Food Network, New Products Editor
Xylitol from Emerald Forest Sugar is a natural sugar alternative that substitues for an equal amount of white sugar, but has numerous health benefits. It is low-glycemic, registering seven on the glycemic index scale, as opposed to sucrose which is around 68 and honey which is about 55, making it ideal for people with diabetes or blood sugar management issues. Xylitol helps the body absorb calcium and prevent cavities. It contains fiber with 45 percent fewer calories than sugar and is FDA approved.
Xylitol is available in a 1-lb bag, 2-lb canister and 100-ct 4-g packets for SRPs of $7.99, $15.99 and $8.99 respectively. There are 6 items per case. Minimum order is one case/item for direct orders. Emerald Forest Sugar offers an initial 10 percent discount on first orders. Distributors: UNFI and Tree of Life. Retailers: Safeway, select Wegman's, Publix, Fred Myers, Vitamin Cottage, and Whole Foods. Contact: Emerald Forest Sugar at 866-948-1999.
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