[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 21, Volume 3] [Revised as of April 1, 2002] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 21CFR172.395] [Page 48] TITLE 21--FOOD AND DRUGS CHAPTER I--FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (CONTINUED) PART 172--FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED FOR DIRECT ADDITION TO FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION--Table of Contents Subpart D--Special Dietary and Nutritional Additives Sec. 172.395 Xylitol. Xylitol may be safely used in foods for special dietary uses, provided the amount used is not greater than that required to produce its intended effect.