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D-xylose
D-xylose is a natural five-carbon sugar extracted from corn cobs, wood and other plants as the main raw materials. It has a pure sweetness, is calorie-free, has good compatibility and exhibits an excellent Maillard browning reaction. It is widely used as a calorie-free, non-blood sugar-raising sweetener, and a food flavor and color improver.
Chemical formula   C5H10O5
Melting point            61–62.5°C.
Boiling point           415.5 °C
Molecular Weight   150.13 g/mol
Technical Analysis
Specification        Typical Values
Molar mass   150.13 g/mol
Other names 2-Amino-4-methylpentanoic acid
CAS Number             58-86-6
D-xylose is a sugar that is found in wood and is used as a sweetener in food and beverages
 
Sihauli Chemicals is one of the leading D-xylose Manufacturer and Exporter form India. Sihauli Chemicals Supply D-xylose to Asia, Africa, Europe, North & South America and Oceania.
 
Applications & Uses of D-Xylose
 
1. Food & Beverage Industry
  • Low-calorie sweetener — ~40% sweetness of sucrose but fewer calories.
  • Diabetic-friendly foods — has minimal impact on blood glucose levels.
  • Flavor enhancer — improves taste profile in baked goods and beverages.
  • Precursor for Xylitol production — xylitol is used in sugar-free gum, candy, and oral care products.
  • Maillard reaction agent — reacts with amino acids during heating to produce pleasant flavors and browning in meat, bakery, and coffee products.
2. Pharmaceutical Industry
  • Excipient in formulations — used as a sugar source or stabilizer in syrups and suspensions.
  • Nutritional supplements — for people needing alternative carbohydrate sources.
  • Controlled-release drug systems — part of certain matrix or coating materials.
3. Medical & Diagnostic Use
  • D-Xylose absorption test — a clinical test for evaluating intestinal absorption capacity, especially for diagnosing malabsorption syndromes like celiac disease or tropical sprue.
  • Indicator sugar in research — used to study gut permeability.
4. Cosmetic & Personal Care
  • Humectant — retains moisture in creams and lotions.
  • Skin conditioning agent — part of sugar-based moisturizing complexes.
  • Anti-aging formulations — some skincare brands use xylose derivatives for collagen support.
5. Industrial & Biotechnological Applications
  • Feedstock for fermentation — produces biofuels (ethanol, butanol) and biochemicals.
  • Raw material in biochemical synthesis — for xylitol, furfural, and specialty chemicals.
  • Research in renewable energy — as part of lignocellulosic biomass valorization.
 
 
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Pharma & Medical
  • D-Xylose Absorption Test Sugar
  • Diagnostic Grade D-Xylose
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Cosmetics
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  • D-Xylose in Skin Care
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Industrial / Biotech
  • Xylitol Raw Material Supplier
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  • The excellent Maillard reaction of D-xylose can be used to synthesize flavors for specific food flavors, pet feed attractants, and improve the color, aroma, taste, and texture of compound seasonings and prepared dishes.
    D-xylose can also be used as a raw material to produce high-value-added products such as xylitol, caramel color, L-theanine, and bosaicin.

    D-xylose has good moisturizing properties and can be used as a nutritional additive and conditioner in skin care products.
    • Good tolerance : D-xylose is a carbohydrate that cannot be utilized by the human body. Most of it is excreted in the urine after consumption, does not increase blood sugar, and metabolism does not require insulin regulation.

    • Excellent Maillard reaction effect : D-xylose is a five-carbon reducing monosaccharide. Compared with six-carbon sugars such as glucose, it is more likely to undergo the Maillard reaction with proteins and amino acids. During food processing, adding a small amount of xylose can improve color and aroma.

     

    • Good compatibility : D-xylose has good compatibility with food and can be added to food in any proportion as needed.
    Item Specification Result
    Appearance White crystal powder White crystal powder
    Purity (HPLC) ≥99.5% 99.77%
    Loss on Drying ≤0.2% 0.07%
    Loss on Ignition ≤0.05% 0.02%
    Specific Rotation [α]²⁰ᴰ (C=5, H₂O, 24h) +18.5° ~ +19.5° 19.3°
    pH ≥5.5 6.4
    Transmittance (10% solution) ≥98.0% 100%
    Total Plate Count (mg/kg) ≤3000 cfu/g <10 cfu/g
    Coliform ≤3 MPN/g ≤3 MPN/g
    Yeast & Mold ≤25 cfu/g <10 cfu/g
    Salmonella Undetected Undetected
    Shigella Undetected Undetected
    Staphylococcus Undetected Undetected

     

    Benefits of D-Xylose

    1. Low-Calorie Sweetener

    • Around 40% as sweet as sucrose but with fewer calories.

    • Suitable for diabetic-friendly and low-sugar foods.

    2. Minimal Impact on Blood Sugar

    • Metabolized differently from glucose — has a low glycemic response.

    • Good option for people managing blood sugar levels.

    3. Flavor & Browning Enhancement

    • Participates in Maillard reaction to give natural roasted, caramel, and baked flavors.

    • Enhances taste and aroma in bakery, coffee, and meat processing.

    4. Multi-Industry Usage

    • Food: Sweetener, browning agent, xylitol raw material.

    • Pharma: Absorption test sugar, excipient.

    • Cosmetics: Moisturizing and skin-conditioning agent.

    • Industrial: Feedstock for biofuels and biochemicals.

    5. High Purity & Quality

    • Commercial grades often have ≥99.5% purity.

    • Stable shelf life (up to 5 years if stored correctly).

     

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    Asia: Bangladesh, Burma (Myanmar), China, Hong Kong (UK), Indonesia, Iran, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kampuchea (Cambodia), Kuwait, Laos, Lebanon, Macao (Portuguese), Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Nepal, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam.

    Europe: Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, Finland, France, German Democratic Republic, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, U.S.S.R., Yugoslavia. Africa: Algeria, Angola, Egypt, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Reunion (France), Seychelles, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

    North America: Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominica, El Salvador, Greenland (Denmark), Grenada, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Martinique, Mexico, Montserrat, Nicaragua, Panama, Puerto Rico (USA), St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Trinidad & Tobago, USA, Virgin Islands.

    South America: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Venezuela.

    Oceania: Australia, New Zealand, Solomon Islands, Wallis & Futuna Islands (France).

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