Xylitol is a multifunctional ingredient, and has several applications in our toothpastes. For example, xylitol's soothing properties makes it effective for use in our Natural Clean & Gentle Care SLS-Free Anticavity Toothpaste plus Dry Mouth Soother. It is also used as an antiplaque ingredient in our Antiplaque toothpastes and gels. Xylitol rounds out the flavor of our "mintier" toothpastes, such as our spearmint, wintermint and peppermint flavors. Xylitol helps bring consistency to these mint flavors that can vary slightly depending on the particular conditions of a given season's mint harvest.