Comparing E958 - Glycyrrhizin vs E967 - Xylitol

Synonyms
E958
Glycyrrhizin
E967
Xylitol
Products

Found in 7 products

Found in 955 products

Search rank & volume
#305600 / mo🇺🇸U.S.
#13103K / mo🇺🇸U.S.
Awareness score

×7.72
over-aware

×15.69
over-aware

Search volume over time

Interest over time for 2 keywords in U.S. during the last 10 years.

Interest over time for 2 keywords in U.S. during the last 10 years.

Popular questions
  1. How much glycyrrhizin in licorice root?

    Dried licorice root typically contains about 2–9% glycyrrhizin by weight, while concentrated licorice extracts can contain roughly 10–25%.

  2. Does red licorice contain glycyrrhizin?

    Usually no—red licorice candy is typically flavored without real licorice and lacks glycyrrhizin unless “licorice extract” (or glycyrrhizin/ammonium glycyrrhizate) appears on the ingredient list.

  3. Glycyrrhizin licorice which one works?

    Glycyrrhizin is the licorice component that provides the characteristic sweetness and the mineralocorticoid-like effects; products labeled DGL (deglycyrrhizinated licorice) have most glycyrrhizin removed and won’t produce those glycyrrhizin-related effects.

  4. How does glycyrrhizin lower potassium?

    It’s metabolized to glycyrrhetinic acid, which inhibits 11β‑HSD2 in the kidney, allowing cortisol to activate mineralocorticoid receptors—this increases sodium retention and potassium loss (hypokalemia).

  5. How much glycyrrhizin in whole foods dgl?

    DGL is processed to remove glycyrrhizin and usually contains only trace amounts (often under 1%, sometimes <0.1%); check the specific product label for its stated glycyrrhizin content.

  1. Is xylitol bad for you?

    For most people, no—xylitol is considered safe and has a low impact on blood sugar; large amounts can cause gas, bloating, or diarrhea, and it’s extremely toxic to dogs.

  2. Does xylitol cause cancer?

    No—studies have not shown xylitol to be carcinogenic, and it’s approved for use by regulators such as the FDA and EFSA.

  3. Is xylitol good for your teeth?

    Yes—xylitol helps reduce cavity-causing bacteria and stimulates saliva, which can lower the risk of tooth decay when used regularly (e.g., in gum or mints).

  4. Is xylitol safe?

    Yes—xylitol is approved in the EU (E967) and is GRAS in the U.S.; excessive intake can have a laxative effect, and it’s highly dangerous for dogs.

  5. Does extra gum have xylitol?

    Many Extra sugar-free varieties contain xylitol (often alongside other polyols), but formulas vary by flavor and country—check the ingredient list on your pack.