Which is better, stevia or xylitol?

There are many sweeteners in life such as stevia, xylitol, and so on. Stevia is a new natural sweetener extracted from the Asteraceae herb Stevia. It is the third natural sucrose substitute with development value after sugar cane and beet sugar. So what is the difference between the same sweeteners, we need to understand their characteristics and differences through comparison. 

Stevia has the characteristics of high sweetness and low-calorie energy. Its sweetness is 200-300 times that of sucrose, and its calorific value is only 1/300 of that of sucrose. A large number of drug experiments have proved that it has no toxic side effects, no carcinogens, and is safe to eat. Regular consumption can prevent high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, heart disease, dental caries, and other diseases. It is an ideal sweetener to replace sucrose. In terms of the physical and chemical properties of xylitol, xylitol is relatively cool, like seafood, mung beans, and other foods. It is not easily decomposed by gastric enzymes and directly enters the intestines. Eating too much will stimulate the stomach to a certain extent.

Which one is better depends on where we use it. We can compare it from the following aspects: 

1. Sweetness comparison: Xylitol is about the same sweetness as sucrose at room temperature, while the sweetness of stevia can reach 200-300 times that of sucrose, which is sweeter.

2. Edible effect: Both stevia and xylitol can be used as alternative sweeteners for diabetic and obese patients. In the initial stage of xylitol metabolism, insulin may not be required, but in the later stage of metabolism, insulin promotion is required, and excessive consumption of xylitol will increase blood lipids. Compared with it, stevia is very stable and does not participate in human metabolism, so it is more suitable for the above-mentioned people. 

3. Stevia is widely used in soft drinks.

The origin of xylitol is Finland, its main sources are corncob and oak, it is a very typical plant sweetener. For women who are breastfeeding and pregnant, xylitol is not suitable for consumption and requires special caution. 

4. Stevia can be widely used in food, beverage, medicine, daily chemical, brewing, cosmetics, and other industries, and can save 60% of the cost compared with the application of sucrose.

5. Stevia also has healthcare properties and is a good healthcare sweetener.

Clinical experiments by foreign food experts and medical experts have confirmed that the product has a certain curative effect on diabetes, diabetes, and hypertension, and also has a certain auxiliary therapeutic effect on obesity, cardiovascular disease, gastritis, oral disease, and hyperacidity.