Danger of xylitol?

Birch sugar: the bitter taste of the substitute

Xylitol is considered a low-calorie and healthy sugar alternative. However, research has confirmed that the sweetener is harmful to the heart. For our four-legged friends, it can even lead to death. Read here how harmful the sugar substitute really is.

It can be found in cakes, jams, chewing gum and toothpaste: xylitol, also known as birch sugar, is a popular sugar substitute. Originally produced from birch bark, it is now produced industrially from glucose.