E-number  · E967

E967 — Xylitol

Sugar alcohol from birch bark or corn cobs. Vegan.

The entry Reference notes, kept short.

What it is

E967 is xylitol, a sugar alcohol traditionally from birch bark, now mostly from corn cobs or hardwood chips.

Why it matters

Sugar-free chewing gum (the dental kind), low-calorie baked goods, diabetic-friendly products. Highly toxic to dogs — kept out of pet food.

What to do

Always vegan.

Sources Where the entry is drawn from.
  • Vegan Society additives database