NovaGreen produces healthy sugar substitute
23 May 2012 – Canada based refinery NovaGreen plans to produce sugar substitute xylitol over the next two years to supply confectioners in North America
A naturally occurring sugar substitute, xylitol is roughly as sweet as sucrose with only two-thirds of the calories. Because it cannot be utilised by bacteria to form cavities, this healthy natural sweetener is highly coveted in making sugar free chewing gum and other dental friendly products. It’s also safe for diabetics and pre-diabetics, and an excellent mass market substitute for sugar in many confectionery products.
“North American food producers look primarily to China or Europe for their xylitol requirements,” says NovaGreen CEO Barry Farquharson. “NovaGreen will provide a domestically available product source that provides a consistently high quality product for their high demand functional food solutions.”
