XYLITOL is the sweetest of all bulk sugar substitutes. It is currently used in many sugar-free products & is increasingly gaining acceptance as an alternative sweetener. Frequent eating of foods high in sugars & starches promotes tooth decay. Xylitol does not promote tooth decay! Xylitol: • Is just as sweet & tasteful as table sugar with 1/3 fewer calories • is safe for diabetics & hypoglycemics • gets into the cells without insulin. • Has a glycemic index of 7.