How to Use xylitol in a Sentence

xylitol

noun
  • Names like xylitol can be buried in a long list of ingredients.
    — Caroline Hopkins, NBC News, 21 July 2024
  • The xylitol found in commercial products comes from birch sap and corn.
    — Adrienne Dellwo, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Foods like chocolate, xylitol (in sugar-free gum), grapes, and onions are all hazardous, too.
    — Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
  • When a dog eats xylitol, its blood sugar may first rise too high, then drop dangerously low.
    — Merve Ceylan, Health, 24 Sep. 2025
  • This mouthwash uses xylitol and propolis to leave your mouth feeling clean and your breath fresh.
    — Cristina Montemayor, Men's Health, 15 Aug. 2022
  • Sugar and the sugar-free ingredient xylitol can make dogs and cats very sick.
    — Cathy M. Rosenthal, ExpressNews.com, 25 Oct. 2019
  • However, the amount of xylitol found in such natural sources is tiny, Hazen said.
    — Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 6 June 2024
  • Those planning to do so should take care that their pets are kept away from the eggs, as many candies contain toxic xylitol or chocolate.
    — Texas A&m University, Houston Chronicle, 11 Apr. 2020
  • The study is the first of its kind to examine the relationship between xylitol and heart health.
    — Maggie O'Neill, Health, 17 July 2024
  • The treats are sugar and gluten free and use sweeteners like stevia and xylitol to give them their sweet candy-like flavor.
    — Emily Price, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2017
  • When the dog consumes xylitol, the body reacts by producing a big release of insulin.
    — Washington Post, 19 Oct. 2019
  • Researchers tested whether chewing gum made with the sweetener xylitol could help.
    — Laura Ungar, chicagotribune.com, 3 Feb. 2022
  • The same goes for xylitol, an ingredient often found in sugar-free gums and candies.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2024
  • Hazen tells his patients to steer clear of xylitol and sugar alcohols in general.
    — Becky Upham, EverydayHealth.com, 13 June 2024
  • Some people find xylitol gum helpful for focusing for long periods of time.
    — Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 12 Aug. 2024
  • Sugar-free candy can contain xylitol, which can cause more serious problems in dogs.
    — Kelli Bender, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
  • Grapes, raisins, chocolate, gum, anything with xylitol in it, onions, and garlic, can all be harmful to your animal.
    — Angela Hatem, Parents, 10 Feb. 2026
  • The inner band feels cool to the touch, courtesy of a fabric with moisture-absorbing xylitol crystals.
    — Svati Kirsten Narula, Outside Online, 10 May 2021
  • However, peanut butters that are sweetened with xylitol, a sugar substitute, should not be consumed by dogs.
    — Abigail Beck, The Arizona Republic, 1 May 2024
  • Signs of xylitol poisoning include stumbling, shaking, passing out and having a seizure.
    — Washington Post, 19 Oct. 2019
  • Chocolate, grapes, raisins and citrus are toxic to dogs and cats, as is the sweetener xylitol that may be used in marijuana gummies.
    — Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 20 Apr. 2022
  • Our tester noted that the artificial taste of the xylitol as a sweetener can be a little off-putting for anyone who is sensitive to it.
    — Jessica Booth, Parents, 10 Mar. 2024
  • Plus, xylitol esters help to further reduce odor-causing bacteria from adhering to the skin.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 29 Mar. 2026
  • Small pieces can be choking hazards and ingredients like chocolate, raisins and xylitol are dangerous for your pet to eat, so keep your candy bowl far out of reach.
    — Kelsey Monstrola, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
  • It’s packed with active ingredients dentists love, such as fluoride and xylitol.
    — Lacey Muinos, Health, 11 Dec. 2023
  • Chew sugar-free gum or suck on sugar-free candy to stimulate saliva (xylitol-containing).
    — CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Additives and fertilizers, such as xylitol and aspirin, are harmful to cats if consumed.
    — Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
  • Human food including chocolate, coffee, onions, garlic, grapes, raisins, and xylitol.
    — Marygrace Taylor, Good Housekeeping, 7 Sep. 2017
  • Instead, Whitetail Smokeless dip uses xylitol to add a slight sweetness.
    — Larry Carroll, Discover Magazine, 2 Apr. 2024
  • Keep in mind that this product contains xylitol which is a sugar alcohol that may cause gastrointestinal symptoms in some people.
    — Willow Jarosh, Ms, Rd, Health, 22 Aug. 2023

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