Xylitol

Xylitol is a sugar alcohol used as a low-calorie sweetener, with a sweetness close to that of table sugar, often derived from birch bark or corn cobs. It is used in baking and confectionery as a sugar substitute, though it does not caramelise or brown the way sugar does, affecting the texture and colour of some baked goods. It is toxic to dogs, so care should be taken when it is used in a household with pets.

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