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Xlear XyloSweet -- 100 packets

Xlear XyloSweet -- 100 packets

All Natural Xylitol Sweetener. Sugarsweet with no Aftertaste A delicious, low calorie sweetener. XyloSweet™ has all the sweetness of common sugars, yet has 40% fewer calories. XyloSweet is an ideal alternative sweetener in foods prepared for weight loss or for anyone concerned about the overuse of sugar in their diet. But XyloSweet's low cal sweetening characteristics are only the beginning of its nutritional story. What is Xylitol? Xylitol is the commercial name for a naturally occurring sugar called xylose commonly derived from corncobs and birch trees. It is much like many other sugars, but with a significant difference - the xylose molecule contains only 5 carbon atoms rather than the 6 of most other sugars.This molecular difference is the key to xylitol's beneficial qualities both as a food source and as a bacterial inhibitor in both medical and dental use. XyloSweet in Diabetes Management:. XyloSweet can be substituted by most common sweeteners without compromising taste or texture. XyloSweet is metabolized without insulin so it creates a significantly lower glycemic effect when eaten - a glycemic index of only 7. Good news for diabetics. Anti-bacterial Benefits:. XyloSweet inhibits the ability of bacteria to attach to the tissues of the mouth, nose and throat. This is why physicians are using xylitol to reduce the symptoms of middle ear infections (otitis media) - particularly in children. Dental Benefits. The health benefits of Xylitol extend to dental use as well. XyloSweet in diets inhibits the ability of bacteria to adhere to the teeth, reducing the production of the acids that dissolve tooth enamel and lead to tooth decay. XyloSweet is the sweetener for the 21st Century. As more and more Americans discover xylitol's great taste and many uses, it will soon replace the more commonly used sugars in our diets. And soon, like the people of Scandinavia, Americans will enjoy stronger, healthier teeth, less bacterial infection, and a more sensible and manageable diet through the used of XyloSweet instead of sugar.

Average Customer Rating: 4.78 out of 5 4.8 out of 5
18 of 18 (100%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.

Customer Reviews for Xlear XyloSweet -- 100 packets

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Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
No Aftertaste!, February 2, 2007
By txMom from Texas
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Effectiveness: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Satisfaction: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"I really never enjoyed Stevia sweetener, and hesitated to use those artificial ones with the bad press - sucralose, aspartame, saccharine, etc.

This stuff TASTES GREAT - closest to sugar of any sweetener I know. And there is NO AFTERTASTE. Practically perfect in every way.

You'll want to show it off to your friends!
"


Age: 25-34
Gender: Female
Daily supplement usage: 1-2 supplements daily
Referral source: Self-referred
Reason for usage: Specific health concern
Duration of use: Over 180 days
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Review 2 for Xlear XyloSweet -- 100 packets

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
excellent product, May 27, 2009
By largopackermom
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Effectiveness: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Satisfaction: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"As a diabetic I am always looking for incredible products that will not spike my blood sugars yet provide overall satisfaction. I have found this in XyloSweet. There is absolutely no aftertaste, it is good for your body, it combats tooth decay and it doesn't have any affect on blood glucose levels. You use it the way you would sugar but without all the harmful side-effects of sugar. This is not a sugar substitute. Xylitol exists naturally in fruits such as strawberries, blueberries, etc. I would suggest everyone try this product. I like the packets to take with me in my purse or on trips. I like the 2 lbs pack for baking. Great stuff and this site offers the cheapest prices I've found on the net."

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Review 3 for Xlear XyloSweet -- 100 packets

Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Takes too many packets, April 26, 2009
By Hihomumio from New England
Value: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Quality: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Effectiveness: 2 out of 5 2 out of 5
Satisfaction: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5

"to sweeten my coffee. I was planning to switch from Splenda, which I use 1 pkt per cup of coffee, but I have to use numerous pkgs of Xylosweet and I still have trouble getting it to the right sweetness. If the company is able to concentrate the product so less is used then I'd switch. It tastes great straight out of the pkt so perhaps it may work out for cold products or fruit, I haven't tried it. I guess this is why xylitol hasn't really taken off as a substitute sweetener."

Age: 45-54
Gender: Female
Daily supplement usage: 3-5 supplements daily
Referral source: Self-referred
Reason for usage: Promote overall health
Duration of use: Less than 30 days
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Review 4 for Xlear XyloSweet -- 100 packets

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Very convenient, March 19, 2009
By myhrn from Oregon
Value: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Effectiveness: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Satisfaction: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"I enjoy having these packets to take along in my purse, car or backpack when I am out and about. Choosing not to use table sugar is much easier with an alternative tucked away in my purse, since I do not like other sugar alternatives that are commonly offered.
These little packs beat carrying around a plastic bag full of xylitol everywhere I go!
"


Age: 25-34
Gender: Female
Daily supplement usage: 6+ supplements daily
Referral source: Self-referred
Reason for usage: Promote overall health
Duration of use: Less than 30 days
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Review 5 for Xlear XyloSweet -- 100 packets

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Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Carry around xylosweet, December 18, 2008
By elikqitie from Deland, Florida
Value: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Effectiveness: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Satisfaction: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"This is a great alternative to sugar! I have bought these packets to bring along with us to restaurants so that my daughter can use them instead of regular sugar to sweeten her ice tea. These taste just like regular sugar plus protect your teeth. They are easy to use, 1:1 ratio, same as sugar."

Age: 35-44
Gender: Female
Daily supplement usage: 3-5 supplements daily
Referral source: Self-referred
Reason for usage: Promote overall health
Duration of use: Less than 30 days
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Review 6 for Xlear XyloSweet -- 100 packets

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Xlear XyloSweet, December 5, 2008
By HealthQueen from Texas

"I love this stuff! It is great with yogurt, cottage cheese, and cereal. Baking is great and the taste is just wonderful....consistency is just like sugar."

Age: 45-54
Gender: Female
Daily supplement usage: 3-5 supplements daily
Referral source: Other
Reason for usage: Promote overall health
Duration of use: Over 180 days
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Review 7 for Xlear XyloSweet -- 100 packets

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Love the packets!, July 24, 2008
By Johnston from Tecumseh, Nebraska
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Effectiveness: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Satisfaction: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"I love the XyloSweet products. I wish more people would realize how much better this stuff is for them, than all the other sweeteners on the market. I keep 5 or 6 of these packets in my purse for when we eat out. I always leave the empty packets as a way of advertising. This stuff is great."

Age: 45-54
Gender: Female
Daily supplement usage: 6+ supplements daily
Referral source: Self-referred
Reason for usage: Promote overall health
Duration of use: 61-180 days
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Review 8 for Xlear XyloSweet -- 100 packets

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
More Isn't Less, July 22, 2008
By SaraZilla from Ventura, CA
Value: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Effectiveness: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Satisfaction: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5

"I like the product. The only drawback is that you need 2-3 packets to equal the taste of 1 packet of sugar. It is my understanding that it is healthier than other sugar substitutes, so I will continue to use it. And I would recommend it to others."

Age: 55-64
Gender: Female
Daily supplement usage: 3-5 supplements daily
Referral source: Other
Reason for usage: Promote overall health
Duration of use: 30-60 days
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Review 9 for Xlear XyloSweet -- 100 packets

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Great Product, May 31, 2008
By Keykey from Rochester, NY
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Effectiveness: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Satisfaction: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"We were already using Xylosweet in the 3 lb bag and found it to be an excellent product. We purchase the individual packets to take with us on the road. Therefore we don't worry about using processed sugar or artificial sweeteners when we are at restaurants or visiting with friends and family."

Age: 45-54
Gender: Female
Daily supplement usage: 3-5 supplements daily
Referral source: Self-referred
Reason for usage: Promote overall health
Duration of use: 61-180 days
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 10 for Xlear XyloSweet -- 100 packets

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Really good stuff, February 19, 2008
By LateNite from Minneapolis, MN
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Effectiveness: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Satisfaction: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"I would recommend this to anyone who is looking for an alternative sweetner for sugar. It tastes the most like sugar of any of the other alternative sweeteners I have tried. I also like the fact that you can substitute it for the equivalent amount of sugar so there is no guessing on the amount to use. By far better alternative than stevia which doesn't taste as much like sugar and you have to literally guess at how much to use."

Age: 55-64
Gender: Female
Daily supplement usage: 6+ supplements daily
Referral source: Self-referred
Reason for usage: Promote overall health
Duration of use: 61-180 days
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 11 for Xlear XyloSweet -- 100 packets

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Great Sugar Substitute, October 15, 2007
By LVLV
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Effectiveness: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Satisfaction: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"I've been searching for an alternative sweetener for a few years now. I was never interested in artificial sweeteners such as Splenda or Nutrasweet because I'm not sure they are safe. I have tried natural sweeteners such as Stevia and it was bitter! Anyway, I was so happy to find XyloSweet, a xylitol sweetener (made from corn and birch tree). It tastes amazing! It's a little pricey but it's worth it. I highly recommend."

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Review 12 for Xlear XyloSweet -- 100 packets

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
best sugar-free sweetener ever, October 8, 2007
By zenacat
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Effectiveness: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Satisfaction: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"Since I am sensitive to artificial sweeteners and am trying to cut down on sugar, I have discovered that Xlear XyloSweet is wonderful, in hot beverages, on fresh fruit. I will soon try it in baking. Stevia is natural and good, but sort of strong flavored, compared to xylosweet."

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Review 13 for Xlear XyloSweet -- 100 packets

Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Good Purchase, August 9, 2007
By Delighted
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Effectiveness: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Satisfaction: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5

"I feel that too much sugar is bad for you and am always looking for an alternative because I like my beverages sweet (coffee, tea, etc.). The XyloSweet has the absolute best taste as far as alternative sweeteners go and it's natural and not chemical. It tastes the most like sugar of anything I've used and I've tried quite a few sweeteners, natural and chemical. The only negative is that you have to use quite a bit to get a taste as sweet as sugar and it does have some calories, but only 9.6 per packet. I would recommend it if you don't need a super sweet taste to be satisfied."

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Review 14 for Xlear XyloSweet -- 100 packets

Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Excellent Product, June 11, 2007
By Juris39 from Virginia
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Effectiveness: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Satisfaction: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5

"Nice mild tasting sugar substitute. Apparently, one of the safest."

Age: 65-74
Gender: Male
Referral source: Self-referred
Duration of use: 30-60 days
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Review 15 for Xlear XyloSweet -- 100 packets

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Sweet, May 21, 2007
By birdie62 from Branson, MO
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Effectiveness: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Satisfaction: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"Love this stuff. I like it better than sugar. No after taste like artificial sweeteners. This is good stuff."

Age: 45-54
Gender: Female
Daily supplement usage: 3-5 supplements daily
Referral source: Other
Reason for usage: Promote overall health
Duration of use: Over 180 days
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Xlear XyloSweet -- 100 packets Based on the average of (3) ratings-only reviews
Overall Rating 4.67 out of 5 4.7 out of 5
Would recommend?: Yes  3 out of 3
Value 4.333 out of 5 4.3 out of 5
Quality 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Effectiveness 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Satisfaction 5 out of 5 5 out of 5