Ingredient · Updated

Xylose

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Scout's take

Xylose is a sugar alcohol used as a sweetener and is less likely to spike blood sugar levels. It is a natural sugar found in wood and some fruits. Provides sweetness with a lower glycemic impact.

The case against

May cause digestive discomfort in some individuals when consumed in large amounts.

from the analysis of Samyang Buldak Original Potato Chips

The case for

Provides sweetness with a lower glycemic impact compared to regular sugar.

from the analysis of Samyang Buldak Original Potato Chips

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