Xylitol: Bioproduction and Applications-A Review

Xylitol, a natural compound classified as sugar alcohol, is found diversely in fruits and vegetables small quantities. Commercial production of xylitol has expanded due to its health benefits wide applications an alternative sweetener food pharmaceutical products. Production on large scale industrially being achieved by the chemical method. However, biotechnological method offers possibilities lowered cost energy compared methods. It involves conversion xylose microbes or enzymes which environmentally safe. This review highlights prospects production. Various microorganisms that have been used produce xylitol, bioprocess parameters, genetic modifications increase yield reviewed. In addition, applications, benefits, safety concerns discussed.