Xylitol is a sweetener with a consistency and taste similar to sugar. In other words, it's a naturally occurring sugar alcohol. It's one of the healthiest and most unique sweeteners you'll find.
Unlike certain sugars such as sucrose and fructose, it does not promote tooth decay. Although classified as a carbohydrate, it has a low glycemic impact due to its slow absorption by the digestive tract.
Its caloric impact is about a third lower than that of other carbohydrates. As a result, this product can be used to replace a sweetener in most recipes.