What is xylitol made of? Can I make a cake?

Xylitol is a normal intermediate product of xylose metabolism, pure xylitol, white crystal or white powder crystal in shape. In nature, it widely exists in fruits, vegetables, grains, mushrooms and other foods and plants, such as wood, straw and corncob. It can be used as sweetener, nutrient and medicine, and is widely used in chemical industry, food, medicine and other industries.

Sponges and hurricanes can be made of xylitol, and the effect is not bad, but it is still different from white sugar and soft candy. If it will have an impact during the game, it can be ignored at home.

Xylitol can replace sugar and be used in sweets, cakes and drinks according to the needs of normal production. Indicate on the label that it is suitable for diabetic patients. In practical production, xylitol can be used as sweetener and wetting agent. The reference dose of food is: chocolate, 43%; Chewing gum, 64%; Jam and jelly, 40%; Tomato sauce, 50%.

Xylitol can also be used in condensed milk, toffee, soft candy and so on. When used in cakes, it will not brown. When making cakes that need browning, a small amount of fructose can be added. Xylitol can inhibit the growth and fermentation activity of yeast, so it is not suitable for fermented food.