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Does Xylitol ferment?

Asked by Evan (810points) December 5th, 2006
I'm looking for a sweetener that won't ferment..
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Xylitol does ferment. It is a sugar alchohol and can be metabolized by bacteria.
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thanks! do you know what sets it appart (significantly) from regular alcohol?
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