XYLITOL
Prepared at the 46th JECFA (1996), published in FNP 52 Add 4 (1996) superseding specifications prepared at the 33rd JECFA (1988), published in
FNP 38 (1988). Metals and arsenic specifications revised at the 57th JECFA (2001). An ADI 'not specified' was established at the 27th JECFA
(1983)
SYNONYMS INS No. 967
DEFINITION
Chemical names Xylitol
C.A.S. number 87-99-0
Chemical formula C5H12O5
Formula weight 152.15
Assay Not less than 98.5% and not more than 101.0% on the anhydrous basis
DESCRIPTION White, crystalline powder, practically odourless
FUNCTIONAL USESSweetener, humectant
