Birch Bark and Corn Cobs

Wow...what an education I'm getting in the world of all things anti-fungal. The other day I asked Melody about Xylitol, something I was seeing in some recipes online, but had no idea about it.  Her reply was that it was good, but to get it made from birch bark and not corn cobs.

Come again?

Birch bark? Corn cobs? Really?

Really.

So, while at our dearly loved local health food store (thank you Grounded!), we were perusing the Xylitol. I asked one of the workers there and she immediately knew what I was  talking about (thank you knowledgeable staff at Grounded!). She didn't see the ingredients on one brand, so she immediately dialed them up and asked. Yep, birch bark. And yep, we're eating trees now. A purchase for us.

So...what's the difference? Not much unless you're in phase one of eating anti-fungally. Then, no corn. Period. Not even corn cobs. So the "Now!" brand (many of their items grace our pantry shelves) wouldn't work for us. We went with Xylitol USA.

Xylitol is a pretty "sugar"...it looks like granular sugar, it feels like granular sugar, and it tastes great. The best part? No sugar. Safe for diabetics, equal parts in comparison to sugar, doesn't promote cavities, and no after-taste.

Give it a try...just remember...birch bark.

No corn cobs.