Biotechnological Production of Xylitol from Agro-Industrial Wastes
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چکیده
Xylitol is a polyalcohol of five carbon atoms which is widely used in the food and chemical industry. Its interest is due to the sweetening power similar to that of sucrose. However, it has been shown that the use of xylitol as a sweetener is better due to its anticariogenecity, tooth rehardening and remineralization properties. It is suitable as sugar substitute for diabetics, and it limits the tendency to obesity when is continuously supplied in diet (Salgado et al., 2010a). Table 1 shows the properties of the food additives that are used as sweeteners and are permitted in the European Union (EU).
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