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Erythritol is a chemical compound, a sugar alcohol, used as a food additive and sugar substitute. It is naturally occurring and is made from corn using enzymes and fermentation. Its formula is C ₄H ₁₀O ₄, or HO(CHOH)₂OH; specifically, one particular stereoisomer with that formula...

Xylitol has been widely documented to have dental health benefits, such as reducing the risk for dental caries. Here we report on other health benefits that have been investigated for xylitol. In skin, xylitol has been reported to improve barrier function and suppress the growth of potential skin pathogens...