also: キシリトル
noun
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
このガムにはキシリトールが配合されています。
This gum contains xylitol.
キシリトールは虫歯予
Xylitol is said to be effective in preventing cavities.