Does anyone know if this is a GMO free product? I've heard that Xylitol can be sourced from corn or birch. I want a toothpaste with the birch kind.
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I am not sure. You might try looking up Earthpaste on Facebook and posting that question on their page. I'm sure they would be able to answer your question there!
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Are you disappointed that they're not part of the Non-GMO project or because you're concerned that the coconut can be GMO? It's always been my understanding that if an item is Fully Organic, it can't be or contain GMO's. So while this product isn't labeled as Non-GMO, the fact that it's simply coconut and not a "processed food" that would possibly contain Non-GMO items, I feel it's a pretty safe bet that it's Non-GMO.
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Wikipedia says "Xylitol is naturally found in low concentrations in the fibers of many fruits and vegetables, and can be extracted from various berries, oats, and mushrooms, as well as fibrous material such as corn husks and sugar cane bagasse,[7][8] and birch." I've been using it for about 6 months and it does not seem to affect my diabetic blood sugar like sugar does, but I believe it tastes the same. It's the only thing I've ever found that has no aftertaste, no side effects and helps me manage my diabetes.
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I found this answer on Wiklipedia:Xylitol is naturally found in low concentrations in the fibers of many fruits and vegetables, and can be extracted from various berries, oats, and mushrooms, as well as fibrous material such as corn husks and sugar cane bagasse,[7][8] and birch.[9] However, industrial production starts from xylan (a hemicellulose) extracted from hardwoods[10] or corncobs, which is hydrolyzed into xylose and catalytically hydrogenated into xylitol.You can read it here: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/XylitolHope that helps :)
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I would not assume that it is GMO free. Nowhere on the product is it stated that organic sources are used. The company website also says nothing regarding GMO status of their products.
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i do not see that listed in the ingredients. this is my favorite xylitol gum!
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Xylitol is not toxic but too much can cause some people digestive upset. I wouldn't worry about that with a toothpaste.
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I just spoke with Tom at Life Extension. He didn't say corn derived. He said it was synthetically derived. I tried a "natto" derived supplement and experienced terrible stomach upset. Even though it's synthetically derived, I consider it the lesser of two evils.
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The label lists the following ingredients: Xylitol, calcium lactate, magnesium stearate, gum Arabic, natural raspberry & blackberry essence & beewax (glazing agent). I don't think that there is any difference as to from what plant Xylitol comes from, but Spry says it comes from non-gmo corn. Here is a link to their web page. http://www.xlear.com/about-xylitol-sweetener/xylitol-faq/
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I called the manufacturer's customer service. The ingredient of concern here is maltodextrin which the representative said comes from the starch of corn or rice, but not wheat. Although the product is technically gluten free, many who are gluten sensitive are also sensitive to corn, so be cautious. Also the rep could not confirm if the corn is GMO, which surely means that it is. eek!
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it does not say on the bottle...so I would imagine that it is GMO as it's hard to find corn product that is not...I never paid attention to this nor have I contacted the company...you might want to start there!
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Dr. Dave, I do believe that this product line uses any GMO in any of their products. personally use the lypo-spheric vitamin C, it 50 States non GMO. As far as shelf life I'm not sure. I use mine as soon as I get it. I use it everyday
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I can help on this one. I use this stuff for adding to my homemade cleaning products. Works great for descaling my Keurig! Label states it does not contain corn or corn residue - Made without Gluten or GMO's. So for me, I am believing they are GMO free - read the label.
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It is Xylitol. This brand is made from North American hardwood. I love it and it tastes wonderful with no after taste!
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Interesting Wayne..it is non-gmo corn. Do you know of a Acerola berry powder that is a better choice?
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Xanthan Gum is grown on corn syrup. I can't necessarily speak to this company's process, but more than 90% of all domestic production is corn based.
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I just spent 10 minutes on their website and while it says they grow their nutritional yeast on beets and cane molasses, nowhere do they state that the beets or molasses is non-gmo. I would rather assume that they ARE using GMO products to grow their nutritional yeast - because if they were not, I believe they would say so. This is a company with many healthy products...so there is no reason not to list whether it's GMO or non-GMO. I won't buy it because they don't clarify enough for me.