Xylitol. Is it raw?

[Betsy]

Is it natural or another chemical sweetner?

[Coonlie]

It is not a chemical sweetener and is actually good for your teeth and not bad for your health as other sweeteners are. However, I don't think it's raw.

[beckx]

i don't know if its raw but i know gabriel cousens encourages it. i'm always weary of the kind available in my area though, because its derived from corn.

[Betsy]

Thank you for your information.

The Now brand is derived from corn.

Does anyone know of a brand that is only derived from Birch/:D

[solis]

I'm wanting to know the answer to this question too because I read conflicting arguments. I know it's meant to be good for your teeth and a bunch of other things but not sure about the raw factor.

The one I get is non GMO and from corn cobs.

Betsy - If you're buying it, I suggest getting the brand which isn't from Birch Trees because it's better for the environment :)

[Inca_faerie]

I loooooooooooooove xylitol!! It's just too flippin' awesome. I don't regard it as being "artificial" since your own body produces it and it is naturally present in fruits and veggies.

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/xylitol.htm

[GlimR]

But it is seriously processed to become all white and crystallized isn't it?
Still good?

[Revvell]

http://LetMeGoogleThatForYou.com

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xylitol

It's not raw. I'm curious as to the process they use to make it as it is. Here's what I could find:

http://answers.google.com/answers/threadview/id/747935.html

[fuggles]

heres how with pictures

no its not ''raw'' , it looks like they boil it at massive temepratures

looks processed, make your own mind up , please watch the video

http://www.emeraldforestxylitol.com/about.htm

http://www.emeraldforestxylitol.com/ecovideo.htm , video is very small for some reason

here we go

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiLU5tAcVM0&feature=channel_page