Xlear Xylosweet Bag, 5-Pound
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Product Reviews of Xlear Xylosweet Bag, 5-Pound
Product Review: Sanguinary awfulness
Summary: 1 Stars
Having read many books on this subject, the epilogue of Napoleonic Wars, Mr. Summerville's book seemed to pick up on some loose strands not explored by Lincke in "Napoleon's Generals" and to be an index to more recent compilations, such as Atkins' encyclopaedic work on Waterloo or Barbero's "The Battle", a very recent and definitive written work. Outside of his comments on General Adams, there is nothing here you cannot obtain either through well written books, which his is definitely not, or on the internet through the Napoleonic series for free. The temptation to buy this on the off chance that he would say something about the absent General Alix de Vaux, apparently a former commander in Westphalia for Jerome Bonaparte previously. Hoefschroer gave more details about Alix being at a depot outside of Paris when the Prussians marched against the city after the Waterloo battle, but it would have been nice to have had a greater biography. The thumbnail sketch of Foy was abysmal and even his English subjects are hurried or trivialized by Summerville's lack of discipline where writing history is concerned. Find a copy of Dix's French language history of Napoleonic generals in the library or dig through Phipp's History of the Revolutionary war if you want details, buy Haywthornethwait as he is very knowledgeable and readable, but if you crave a highly priced rag of anecdotes you already know, this can fill your S-surnamed author's niche as well as the next. Better off again with Segur's tome to be certain.Product Review: Superb, Good quality product.
Summary: 5 Stars
The Xylitol quality is great and made the perfect cookie.
It substitute regular sugar 1:1 and gives you the great benefits of not abusing sugar.
Use with confidence.
Product Review: Surprise: All of Xlear's Xylitol is from China!!!
Summary: 2 Stars
I was about to order Xlear's 5-pound bag of Xylitol when I decided to check out where it comes from. Like many people, I try hard to avoid any food products or ingredients from China.
So I called the vendor of this product (the Vitamin Shoppe). They said I would have to call the manufacturer to find out and gave me Xlear's phone number (801-224-0937). That number wasn't too helpful because it didn't allow me to reach a live person, but after pursuing several extensions, I reached a live Xlear customer service rep at (877) 599-5327. She immediately and firmly said that all Xlear Xylitol comes from China. She added, "Most of the Xylitol you're going to find WILL be from China."
As much as I love Xylitol, I'm determined not to buy any from China. For the past year, I've been buying one-pound bags of "Emerald Forest" xylitol from my local grocery store. The bags are marked "Made in the USA / U.S.-Grown Birch Trees." So the news about Xlear's origins came as a surprise to me.
However, the 1-pound local bags of Emerald Forest cost $10 each, so I was searching for a better price. Guess I'll contact Emerald Forest to determine whether their larger sizes of Xylitol (the ones available on Amazon) are still from the U.S. I'm willing to pay more to avoid consuming any food or supplements from China.
And since erythritol is so similar to xylitol, this leaves me wondering where erythritol comes from....Has anyone checked that out?
Decided to finish checking things out before posting this review.....So I just located emeraldforestsugar dot com, got the corporate phone number (866-948-1999) and immediately reached a live person. She double-checked with a manager, then confirmed that even the largest sizes of Emerald Forest Xylitol sold on Amazon are indeed totally produced in the U.S.A. and that all Xylitol labeled "Emerald Forest" is strictly from U.S.-grown trees. (And by the way, she mentioned that the mfr sells a 55-pound bag of U.S. xylitol, though I haven't had time to check out the price yet.) This was all good news to me.
While I was at it, I asked whether EF's erythritol is also made in the USA, and she said, "Yes, but we're out of it right now--there's currently a shortage."
I also asked about their xylitol gum (since I regularly buy Trident w/xylitol) and was somewhat dismayed to learn that EF's xylitol gum is their only product that does contain some Chinese ingredients. But in about one month they expect to start producing a gum that is totally from U.S. ingredients.
I'm giving this Xlear product only 2 stars because although Xylitol itself has worked great for me, I think the origin of this food product should have been clearly listed!
Product Review: Tastes great
Summary: 5 Stars
This product is a great substitute for sugar in drinks. It doesn't have a funny aftertaste or change the taste of the drinks I put it in. Obviously, it's a good alternative for sugar, but another reason I purchased it was because of it's benefit on teeth. Xylitol is used in other countries (I've read) to fight tooth decay and improve oral health in adults and children alike (You must used 8-10 grams daily for this benefit). My husband and I both use the toothpaste (also excellent) and gum. Last week I saw a dentist on primetime TV doing a show on oral health, and he strongly recommended Xylitol for children also.Product Review: The best answer I found for a sugar substitute!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have Systemic Candida, and at this time, my diet is very restricted and I cannot eat sugar or fruit. My holistic doctors have warned me off against using products like Splenda, Aspartame, and Sweet & Low. Most of them recommend Stevia as an alternative, but I found Xylitol and it is as close to sugar as I have found. I use it in hot tea, in smoothies, on my cereal in the morning, and elsewhere. I am amazed at how satisfying it is, and I no longer have a need for sugar at all. It has been replaced!!! Not to mention it is better for me, has less calories, and is good for my teeth. The answer to my prayers. I bought some for my Father who is a diabetic and he loves it too. I have not had any gastrointestinal reactions to the product at all, but I have read that some people have. Don't consume too much too quickly.