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Jenkki - For Healthier Teeth Since 1975 Milla Vihanto Xylitol Communications Cloetta Finland What is Xylitol? A natural sweetener that occurs in nature. e.g. in birch trees, berries and fruits A sugar alcohol. The xylitol molecule

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Milla Vihanto Xylitol Communications Cloetta Finland

Jenkki - For Healthier Teeth Since 1975

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What is Xylitol?

A natural sweetener that occurs in nature.

e.g. in birch trees, berries and fruits

A sugar alcohol. The xylitol molecule has

five, instead of six, carbon atoms.

Tastes sweet, has a cooling effect.
Has less calories than saccarose (sugar),
ne Jenkki pellet 2 kcal
A sweetener with dental benefits: prevents

caries

The dental effect has been documented in

clinical studies.

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The Dental Benefits

f Xylitol
Helps prevent dental caries. Stops the acid attack.
Helps reduce build-up of plaque. Plaque is easier to be removed by

remove by brushing.

Prevents the transmission of Streptococcus mutans

from mother to child.

Stimulates saliva and relieves the problem
f dryness in the mouth

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Official Acknowledgements

2009 The EU Standing Committee on General Food Law approved the health claim on chewing gum sweetened with 100 % xylitol:

Chewing gum sweetened with 100% xylitol has been shown to reduce

dental plaque. High content/level of dental plaque is a risk factor in the development of caries in children.

Dental associations in Finland, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, Estonia, the

Netherlands, the United Kingdom and Ireland recommend the use of xylitol to prevent caries.

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How to Use Xylitol?

Use chewing gum or pastilles with adequate xylitol content (min. 30% of weight + 50 %
f all sweeteners)
After every meal or snack
3-5 times a day, a daily dose of 5 grammes:
6 pcs of Jenkki Professional or
8 pcs of Läkerol Dents or
10 pcs of Herra Hakkarainen
Regularly on a long-term basis
5-10 minutes at a time

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High Quality Xylitol Research Since 1970

Research references:

http://www.ksylitoli.fi/research/references

List of the latest xylitol studies:

http://cloetta.studio.crasman.fi/pub/xylitol/materiaalit/ Ladattava+materiaali/viimeisimm%C3%A4t+julkaisut

xylitol-net.pdf

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Xylitol is not only for children!

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Läkerol Dents Takes Care

f Mouth and Teeth
With xylitol (50% of total weight)
Healthy dessert, stops the acid attack after meals and

snacks

Freshens breath quickly and discreetly
Stimulates saliva and relieves the problem of dryness in

the mouth

Uniquely soft and chewy composition
11 different flavours, some especially to adult taste:

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Liquorice Vanilla Pear Banana Strawberry Cream

Läkerol Dents

Sweet Berry Menthol Fresh Blackcurrant With vitamin C Lemon

With vitamin C

Sweetmint Apple Fresh White Caramel Mint Mango

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Finns love Xylitol!

98 % of Finnish parents consider xylitol products important or very

important to their childrens dental health

Dentists, dental hygienists and other healthcare professionals

recommend xylitol to children and adults

95 % of Finnish daycare centers use xylitol products daily
In Oct 2013 the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health published an official

recommendation about the usage of xylitol in daycare centers:

free xylitol pastilles every day after lunch to all children

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Official Acknowledgements

2009 The EU Standing Committee on General Food Law approved the health claim on chewing gum sweetened with 100 % xylitol:

Chewing gum sweetened with 100% xylitol has been shown to reduce

dental plaque. High content/level of dental plaque is a risk factor in the development of caries in children.

Dental associations in Finland, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, Estonia, the

Netherlands, the United Kingdom and Ireland recommend the use of xylitol to prevent caries.

I m portant opinion leaders prom ote xylitol in Dental

Confrences around the w orld

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Jenkki – For Healthier Teeth Since 1975