160 gram Xyldent Toothpaste contains the natural sweetener Xylitol, grapefruit seed extract and a refreshing green tea taste. It tastes great and protects against tooth decay. Does not contain Fluoride.

Xylitol is a natural sweetener with scientifically proven health benefits and none of the disadvantages of processed sugar (sucrose). Chemically speaking, xylitol is not actually a sugar, but a sugar alcohol. It differs from other sweeteners such as fructose and glucose because the xylitol molecule has five, instead of six, carbon atoms. Most bacteria are unable to make use of such sugars. This is a reason why xylitol is so effective in preventing tooth decay. It actually causes the bad decay causing bacteria to die away!

Xylitol is proven to:

- increase salivation for management of dry mouth issues,

- cannot be metabolised by oral bacteria and so reduces risk of tooth decay,

- 40% less calories and 75% less carbohydrates than sugar, for weight loss, and

- Great sweetener, with no side effects, for diabetics. (On advice from your doctor).

The safety of xylitol has been proven in long-term clinical studies and has been confirmed by all the major regulatory bodies worldwide. Xylitol is approved for use in food and especially in oral hygiene products, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. Currently xylitol is approved in more than 60 countries.

Xylitol is being used more and more each day - in products like food, drinks, candies, chewing gum, toothpastes and even teeth whitening gels.