10 Apr 2019 --- Xylitol – a naturally derived wood-based sugar alternative – has long been touted by doctors and chewing gum brands for its anti-cavity properties. Last week, the South Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) issued a re-approval of the health claim by XIVIA Xylitol, part of the DuPont Danisco range of ingredients, which highlights a reduced risk of dental caries occurrence in Xylitol consumers from 3 to 80 years old.