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  "functional_class": "Sweetener",
  "summary": "Xylitol is a sugar alcohol about as sweet as sugar, used in sugar-free chewing gum, confectionery and oral-care products. It produces a distinct cooling sensation as it dissolves.",
  "derivation_summary": "Made by hydrogenating xylose, obtained from plant material rich in xylan such as birch wood or corn cobs. It is worth noting that xylitol is seriously toxic to dogs, which is a household hazard rather than a food-regulation matter.",
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      "name": "Wood sugar alcohol",
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      "name": "Xylite (sugar)",
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      "name": "Xylitol C",
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      "name": "Xylitol cm 90",
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      "name": "Xylitol, d-",
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