Xylitol is a five-carbon polyol with a characteristic crystalline shape. It has long been claimed to have beneficial properties in oral care. XYLISORB® xylitol is particularly useful as a low-calorie, sugar-free ingredient known for its high natural sweetness. It has found extensive applications in oral care and dosage forms such as chewable and suckable tablets and as a base for crisp and crunchy hard coatings. Recently Roquette research teams established a link between injectable xylitol and an antipyretic effect