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Xylitol is a naturally occurring sweetener. Beyond being non-cariogenic, it exhibits both passive and active anti-caries properties and is used in confectionery and oral care products
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Levine, R. Briefing paper: xylitol, caries and plaque. Br Dent J 185, 520 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.bdj.4809855
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