A Candy that Fights Cavaties? Yee-haw!
August 1, 2008 by Liberty Kontranowski
Filed under Boys & Girls, Children, Food and Drink, Happy Living Tip, Junk Food That Isn't, WOO hoo!
Get on your knees and prepare to worship the researchers in Seattle that have developed a cavity-fighting version of gummy bears, bless their scientific hearts.
The scoop? Children who ate these special gummy bears five days a week had a significant decrease in the plaque bacteria that causes tooth decay.
So what’s so special about these special bears? In place of sugar, the scientists sweetened the bears with xylitol, which interferes with cavity-causing bacteria. In fact, this bacteria was reduced enough that, in theory, tooth decay could be prevented. *Cue parents and children cheering all across the world*
At this point, the study was too brief to ascertain whether or not these gummy bears will have any effect on future cavities, but there is a two-year study under way in Cleveland to do just that.
Imagine that: good-for-you gummies. Ahhhhh. Life is good.
I recently bought gum named “Xylitol” – it’s green and tastes softer than regular gum, and it said on the label that it helps improve teeth. I should chew on it more often!
Hi,
Do you know where the xylitol gummy bears are available to purchase, by any chance? Thanks!
Yep, Yongho, break out that gum. In fact, several gum brands are now using xylitol. Do I see a “movement” in the future?
Hey Nicki,
Not sure if they’re available for purchase yet since they were still in the study stage. But I will keep my eyes open. Until then, you can get several brands of gum with xylitol, Trident being one of them.