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E967 is a food additive approved by the EU (European
Union).
It is used as a synthetic sweetener in food and drink products.
The common name for E967 is xylitol.
E967 is a carbohydrate alcohol derived from corn,
raspberries, lettuce and plums. However, when used on an industrial
scale,
E967 is more usually taken from xylan in wood pulp.
E967 has
a low calorie
content than sugar and is therefore used in diet food products.
Most ingested E967 is absorbed and metabolised as
glucose in the body, while the remainder undergoes fermentation in
the large
intestine.
E967 has been known to cause kidney stones.
Gases produced from fermentation in the large intestine may cause
flatulence and bloating. Nevertheless, xylitol is generally considered
to be a safe additive.
Examples of food/drink products that may include E967:
Chewing gum, ice cream, jam, bakery products
Note(1) that the list of Food
Additives (E Numbers) included in this section and listed on the left
is subject to change as more chemicals are added by the EU Regulatory
Authorities. IvyRose cannot guarantee that this list complete.
Note(2) These numbers are also used in Australia and
New Zealand but without the E.
Government
approvals and other regulatory details are subject to change.
This entry was added in good faith on 23 July 2008. For current details,
check with relevant authorities.
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