Guest guest Posted September 23, 2006 Report Share Posted September 23, 2006 I am a fan of xylitol as well.>> The sweetener Xylitol gives me cramps and diarrhea. I suppose it could be used to work against a tendency to constipation, as perhaps it may also "limber up" the bowels? .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 3, 2007 Report Share Posted June 3, 2007 What is Xylitol made from? [Dave]: Beech trees. No kidding. Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.8.6/828 - Release 6/1/2007 11:22 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 3, 2007 Report Share Posted June 3, 2007 >http://www.cookingwithstevia.com/ Maybe this link will help those that want to cook with stevia. Zo > Miranda <ms8miranda wrote: I use stevia, too. I would love > to > make cookies, candy, etc with > stevia but have not found how to adjust a recipe when using stevia > instead of sugar. Does anyone have any recipes with stevia? > _____ No viruses found in outgoing message Scanned by iolo AntiVirus® 1.1.8.4 http://www.iolo.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 3, 2007 Report Share Posted June 3, 2007 http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0ISW/is_2003_July/ai_104259130 Fran Gare, ND, has written a book called The Sweet Miracle of Xylitol (Basic Health Publications, Inc., ISBN 1-59120-038-5). Dr. Gare came upon xylitol when she was seeking sugar substitutes for her clients. She was director of nutrition at The Atkins Center for Clinical Nutrition as well as a private practitioner, who worked with overweight and diabetic patients. Xylitol is produced by the body while metabolizing glucose. It is also found in berries, plums, mushrooms, lettuce, hardwoods, and corncobs. The Finnish people began using xylitol, made from birch tree bark, as a sweetener during the sugar shortage after World War II. The FDA approved its use over twenty-five years ago. Dr. Gare says that xylitol " looks and tastes like sugar but with fewer calories and carbohydrates, and teaspoon for teaspoon behaves like sugar in most of your recipes (however, it will not caramelize). " In addition to its benign effect on blood sugar levels, research has found that xylitol has very beneficial effects on teeth. Eating xylitol-sweetened food or chewing xylitol gum creates an alkaline environment that is inhospitable to bacteria that causes tooth decay. Not only have studies shown that xylitol inhibits plaque and tooth decay by 80%, it also promotes remineralization of tooth enamel. Some studies have also indicated that chewing xylitol gum and mints decreases the incidence of middle ear infections in children as well as other infections (e.g., sinus and lung infections) that begin in the mouth. Zo www.bosquebathandbody.com > What is Xylitol made from? > > [Dave]: Beech trees. No kidding. > _____ No viruses found in outgoing message Scanned by iolo AntiVirus® 1.1.8.4 http://www.iolo.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 3, 2007 Report Share Posted June 3, 2007 So do you boil the bark ,or what? bugs - " David Lambert " <dlmbrt Saturday, June 02, 2007 11:24 PM RE: Xylitol > What is Xylitol made from? > > [Dave]: Beech trees. No kidding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 3, 2007 Report Share Posted June 3, 2007 From what I recall from being a child, it is made from birch trees. It really isn't the bark but more the sap that is in the bark that your trying to get. For some reason birch trees don't produce the sap like a maple does so you need to cut a piece of it. Then you start a really long process of extraction. It is like getting an essential oil from a plant. There are easier better sugars out there. You can get a goat take the milk from the goat and boil it. If you put a cheese cloth in the milk while boiling you will get the extra sugar from it. Goats sugar is the best if you are diabetic. Bugs <brawny Sunday, June 3, 2007 5:51:20 AM Re: Xylitol So do you boil the bark ,or what? bugs - " David Lambert " <dlmbrt (AT) sbcglobal (DOT) net> <> Saturday, June 02, 2007 11:24 PM RE: [oils_herbs_ etc] Xylitol > What is Xylitol made from? > > [Dave]: Beech trees. No kidding. ______________________________\ ____ Be a better Heartthrob. Get better relationship answers from someone who knows. Answers - Check it out. http://answers./dir/?link=list & sid=396545433 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 3, 2007 Report Share Posted June 3, 2007 ¶ From what I recall from being a child, it is made from birch trees. It really isn't the bark but more the sap that is in the bark that your trying to get. For some reason birch trees don't produce the sap like a maple does so you need to cut a piece of it. Then you start a really long process of extraction. It is like getting an essential oil from a plant. [Dave]: This is correct, I said beech and birch is probably the right one. We sell xylitol in bulk as well as various packaged versions. ¶ There are easier better sugars out there. [Dave]: I think so, too. We like agave syrup, which comes in light and dark versions like corn syrup. It is very sweet and is safe for diabetics. We also sell stevia in various forms. You can buy the bulk herb, but you can also buy it in forms that substitute directly for sugar. Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.8.6/828 - Release 6/1/2007 11:22 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 3, 2007 Report Share Posted June 3, 2007 HYPERLINK " http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0ISW/is_2003_July/ai_104259130 " ¶ http://findarticles-.com/p/articles/-mi_m0ISW/-is_2003_July/-ai_104259130 Fran Gare, ND, has written a book called The Sweet Miracle of Xylitol (Basic Health Publications, Inc., ISBN 1-59120-038--5). Dr. Gare came upon xylitol when she was seeking sugar substitutes for her clients. She was director of nutrition at... [Dave]: This is great info, Zo. Thanks for posting it! Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.8.7/830 - Release 6/3/2007 12:47 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 4, 2007 Report Share Posted June 4, 2007 Agave, that is the sugar sub I was thinking about. The only thing is that is seems so expensive. It sells for around $50 for 150 ml and that doesn't go far, particularly if you are making a sweet or cake or something. Can it be found cheaper than that? LOL - " David Lambert " <dlmbrt Monday, June 04, 2007 3:31 AM RE: Xylitol ¶ From what I recall from being a child, it is made from birch trees. It really isn't the bark but more the sap that is in the bark that your trying to get. For some reason birch trees don't produce the sap like a maple does so you need to cut a piece of it. Then you start a really long process of extraction. It is like getting an essential oil from a plant. [Dave]: This is correct, I said beech and birch is probably the right one. We sell xylitol in bulk as well as various packaged versions. ¶ There are easier better sugars out there. [Dave]: I think so, too. We like agave syrup, which comes in light and dark versions like corn syrup. It is very sweet and is safe for diabetics. We also sell stevia in various forms. You can buy the bulk herb, but you can also buy it in forms that substitute directly for sugar. The information contained in these e-mails is not a substitute for diagnosis and treatment by a qualified, licensed professional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 4, 2007 Report Share Posted June 4, 2007 ¶ Agave, that is the sugar sub I was thinking about. The only thing is that is seems so expensive. It sells for around $50 for 150 ml and that doesn't go far [Dave]: Holy tequila, Batman, I had no idea it cost that much anywhere! Here on the Mexican border, it is about the same price as organic maple syrup. Maybe ten bucks for a pint. I'll have to pay attention to the price the next time I go shopping. Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.8.7/830 - Release 6/3/2007 12:47 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 4, 2007 Report Share Posted June 4, 2007 thanks Dave, It most likely is, I have only seen it for sale through that oil supplier we aren't allowed to mention (raindrops) cheers. Now that I know it is not so hard to come across I will look a little harder. Cheers. Leslie - " David Lambert " <dlmbrt Monday, June 04, 2007 1:01 PM RE: Xylitol ¶ Agave, that is the sugar sub I was thinking about. The only thing is that is seems so expensive. It sells for around $50 for 150 ml and that doesn't go far [Dave]: Holy tequila, Batman, I had no idea it cost that much anywhere! Here on the Mexican border, it is about the same price as organic maple syrup. Maybe ten bucks for a pint. I'll have to pay attention to the price the next time I go shopping. Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.8.7/830 - Release 6/3/2007 12:47 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 30, 2007 Report Share Posted October 30, 2007 My understanding from one of my dog lists is that this product kills dogs anyway if ingested. Don't know about cats thought. Denise www.bestdogcookies.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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