Xylose
What is Xylose?
Xylose is a naturally occurring sugar, also known as wood sugar. It is found in fruits, vegetables, and hardwoods. It can be produced commercially through the hydrolysis of hemicellulose, a component of plant cell walls.
Is Xylose vegan?
Xylose is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Xylose gluten-free?
It is not a source of gluten.
Is Xylose a major allergen?
Xylose is not derived from any of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels.
What is Xylose used for?
Xylose functions primarily as a sweetener, though it is less sweet than sucrose.
Is Xylose safe?
Xylose is not currently listed as an authorised food additive on the Register of Food Additive Authorisations in Great Britain.
Why it's used
Xylose functions primarily as a sweetener, though it is less sweet than sucrose. It is sometimes used in baked goods and other food products for its flavour-enhancing properties and browning capabilities. It is found in a variety of processed foods, including instant noodles and chicken products.
Health notes
Xylose is not currently listed as an authorised food additive on the Register of Food Additive Authorisations in Great Britain. Therefore, its use in food is likely as a flavouring or ingredient rather than an additive. Evidence regarding its specific health effects at typical dietary intakes is limited, and there are no widespread controversies surrounding its consumption.
Allergen info
Xylose is not derived from any of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels. It is not a source of gluten.
Foods that contain Xylose
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