Sweeteners · Food additive

Xylitol (E967)

Updated October 2, 2026

Xylitol (E967) is a food additive in the “sweeteners” group. It appears in 2,355 products in our database, 837 of them sold in the US.

Quick facts

Also known as
Birch sugar, E967
E-number
E967
Function
Sweeteners
Found in
2,355 products (837 sold in the US)

Foods that commonly contain Xylitol

Confectioneries 2% · 356
Chewing gum 28% · 181
Protein bars 3% · 100
Candies 1% · 74
Xylitol 59% · 46
Frozen desserts 0% · 32

Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Xylitol.

Popular products with Xylitol

How to spot Xylitol on a label

Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:

XylitolBirch sugarE967

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Frequently asked questions

What foods contain Xylitol?

In our database, Xylitol most often appears in sugar-free chewing gum, confectioneries, chewing gum and protein bars.

How many products contain Xylitol?

2,355 published products on Foodmetria list Xylitol, including 837 sold in the United States. Counts come from ingredient lists in Open Food Facts and update daily.

Product data: Open Food Facts (ODbL), updated daily. Additive information is for general education and is not medical advice. Always check the package label. Our methodology.