I have also wondered why xylitol isn't used more. For example, in Korea there are major gum brands that are entirely xylitol based. Where as US gums are fractio

I have also wondered why xylitol isn't used more. For example, in Korea there are major gum brands that are entirely xylitol based. Where as US gums are fractionally sweetened with xylitol. Health Benefits of xylitol: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xylitol#Health_benefits http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xylitol#Health_benefits