also: キシリトル
xylitol
A sugar alcohol used as a sweetener, often in chewing gum and oral care products. The gloss 'artificial wood sugar (xylose)' is a less common, older term; xylitol is the standard modern name.
See also: 木糖醇
This gum contains xylitol.
Xylitol is said to be effective in preventing cavities.