Xylitol (E967)

Description

1. Product Overview

Xylitol (E967) is a high-purity sugar alcohol produced to industrial specifications for use across food, pharmaceutical, oral-care, and technical applications. It functions as a non-cariogenic sweetener, humectant and formulation stabilizer, delivering equivalent sweetness to sucrose with lower caloric contribution and superior moisture retention. The product offers regulatory-compliant quality, consistent batch-to-batch performance, and supply-chain readiness for large-scale manufacturers. Strategically, Xylitol (E967) reduces formulation risk, supports clean-label positioning, and lowers total cost of ownership where sweetness, moisture control, and consumer safety are critical.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical composition: Xylitol (C5H12O5), polyol (five-carbon sugar alcohol), single component, no added sweeteners.

• Grade: Industrial / Food-grade compliant with E number E967; meets typical pharmacopeial and food-chemical specifications on request.

• Purity: Typical assay ≥ 99.5% w/w (specifiable to customer requirements).

• Water content: Typically ≤ 0.3–0.8% w/w (controlled by drying process).

• Impurities: Residual sugars and polyol impurities within tight limits; heavy metals and microbial limits conforming to food/pharma specifications on certificate of analysis (COA).

• Physical form: White to off-white crystalline granules or fine powder (customer-selectable).

• Particle size: Standard granulation (e.g., 100–500 µm) or powdered (<100 µm) available; custom milling options for downstream process compatibility.

• Bulk density: Typical tapped bulk density 0.8–1.0 g/mL (depends on granulation).

• Solubility: Highly soluble in water, clear solutions across normal processing temperatures.

• Hygroscopicity: Moderate; recommended handling and packaging to minimize moisture uptake.

• Flavor profile: Clean, sucrose-like sweetness, cooling effect characteristic of polyols.

• Packaging options: 25 kg multi-wall kraft bags, 500 kg FIBCs (big bags), and ISO tank or bulk tanker solutions for very large orders; child-resistant and food-grade inner liners available.

• Shelf life: 24 months under recommended storage (cool, dry, sealed); COA provided per lot.

• Documentation: Full COA, MSDS/SDS, HACCP/Allergen statement, Certificates of Origin, and regulatory compliance documentation available upon request.

3. Core Industrial Applications

• Food & Beverage manufacturing: Used as a bulk sweetener in reduced-sugar confectionery, baked goods, dairy desserts, and beverage blends where sweetness parity with sucrose and moisture retention are required.

  • Operational use case: Replacing part or all sucrose in formulations to achieve reduced-calorie or sugar-free claims while preserving mouthfeel and texture.

• Oral care & personal care: Active ingredient in toothpastes, mouthwashes, chewing gums, and sugar-free lozenges owing to non-cariogenic properties and plaque-inhibiting benefits.

  • Operational use case: Formulated into pastes and gels for stability and taste enhancement without promoting dental caries.

• Pharmaceutical & Nutraceuticals: Excipient for syrups, chewable tablets, lozenges, and as a stabilizer or humectant in topical formulations.

  • Operational use case: Acts as both sweetener and excipient to improve palatability and moisture control in solid and semi-solid dosage forms.

• Chemical & Technical uses: Humectant, crystallization inhibitor, and chemical intermediate in specialty chemical processes.

  • Operational use case: Moisture management in polymer coatings and as carrier medium in enzyme formulations.
    Why it outperforms alternatives: Xylitol offers sucrose-equivalent sweetness with lower calories and demonstrable dental benefits versus conventional sugars; compared with other polyols it often provides superior taste profile and lower gastrointestinal side effects at common usage levels. Its physical properties (solubility, hygroscopic balance, crystalline stability) make it easier to process and integrate into high-volume manufacturing lines, reducing waste and rework.

4. Competitive Advantages

• Quality consistency: Rigorous QC with lot-by-lot COA, in-process controls, and optional third-party testing; narrow specification windows for purity, water content, and particle size.

• Supply reliability: Multiple validated production sources and forward-stock options to support continuous supply for large-scale industrial customers.

• Logistics capability: Flexible packaging, palletized handling, FIBC and bulk loading, container stuffing expertise, and export documentation ready for cross-border shipments.

• Price competitiveness: Economies of scale for bulk 20 MT orders, flexible pricing tiers tied to contract volume and lead times.

• Sustainability: Produced using energy-optimized processes with options for sustainably sourced feedstock; recyclability of packaging and low waste manufacturing available on request.

• Technical support: Application support from formulation specialists, tailored milling/granulation options, stability data, and regulatory dossiers to accelerate product development and market registration.

• Risk mitigation: Traceability, allergen controls, and cold-chain-agnostic storage reduce compliance and operational risk.

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum order quantity (MOQ): BULK 20 MT.

• Loading capacity per container:

  • 20-foot container (FCL): up to 20–22 MT in 25 kg bags or approx. 18–20 MT in FIBCs depending on packing configuration.

  • 40-foot container (FCL): up to 24–26 MT in 25 kg bags or up to 22–24 MT in FIBCs, subject to weight and stowage limits.

  • ISO tank/bulk tanker: variable, contact for match to route and regulatory needs.