From: Are Sugar Alcohols Healthy? | Mark's Daily Apple
Xylitol – Glycemic Index of 13
Xylitol is one of the more popular sugar alcohols. It tastes remarkably like sucrose, has about half the calories, and is 1.6 times as sweet, with
little effect on blood glucose and none on insulin levels. You can find xylitol in certain
berries, corn husks, mushroom fibers, and oats; most commercial xylitol comes from hardwood and corn. Xylitol has a cooling effect on the mouth and is actively protective against
dental caries (as opposed to merely being neutral or non-contributive, like the other sugar alcohols), making it the favorite choice of sugar-free chewing gum makers.
There appear to be some interesting health benefits to xylitol, too, beyond the
well-established preventive actions against dental plaque and cavities. Xylitol shows promise as a bone remineralization agent, positively affecting both
tooth enamel and
bone mineral density (albeit, thus far, in rats). I count at least
ten studies showing xylitol’s promise in the treatment or prevention of osteoporosis.
Just don’t feed it to your dog. Also, it may exacerbate intestinal distress or cause diarrhea, so exercise caution (and linger near a toilet if you’re unsure of its effect on you).
Looks decent. Don't see why it can't be used.