D-xylose

Introduction of D-Xylose:
1. As white crystal or white crystalline powder, D-Xylose, or wood sugar, has the sweetness that is equivalent to 70% of saccharose's.
2. As a food additive, D-Xylose is an essential product in our food supply.
3. It can be used in biology culture, tanning, dyeing and diabetic food.
4. Different from daily fructose and glucose, D-Xylose can not provide calory for human body.
5. D-Xylose has good proliferation effect for the bifidobacterium in human intestines.
6. It also can improve the human micro-ecological environment and enhance the body immunity.
7. Mainly used to make xylitol, it is widely applicable to food processing and pharmaceutical industry.

Specifications of D-Xylose:

Name	D-Xylose
CAS No.	58-86-6
Chemical Formula	C5H10O5
Specification	BP 93
Packing	In 25kg paper bags
Functional use	Sweetener
Items	Specifications
Appearance	White crystalline powder
D-Xylose content	98.5% min
Transmittance	98.0% min
Specific rotation	+18.5 --- +19.5°
Loss on drying	0.5% max
Melting point	145 - 150℃
Residue on ignition	0.05% max
Arsenic	0.0001% max
Heavy metals	0.0005% max
Sulfate	0.001% max
Chloride	0.0005% max
Free Acid	0.025% max