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Xlear Introduces All Natural Green Tea Flavored Xylitol Gum
Spry Gum Exclusively Sweetened With All Natural Xylitol
| Source: Xlear, Inc.
OREM, UT--(Marketwire - April 29, 2008) - Xlear Inc., the leading manufacturer of xylitol
products, today introduced Spry Green Tea Flavored Gum, an all natural gum
sweetened exclusively with xylitol and made with natural green
tea. Spry gum is part of the Spry
Dental Defense System, which includes Spry Coolmint Toothpaste, Spry
Coolmint Oral Rinse, Spry Tooth Gel, and Spry mints. Other Spry gum flavors
include spearmint, peppermint, cinnamon and fresh fruit.
Xylitol is a naturally occurring sweetener
found in fruit, vegetables and other natural sources. Unlike other sugars
and sugar alcohols, xylitol cannot be digested by the bacteria (Mutans
Streptococci) that cause plaque. As a result, xylitol-rich oral care
products such as Spry Green Tea Flavored Gum have shown to provide the
following benefits:
-- Reduce cavities by up to 80%;
-- Inhibit the ability of cavity-causing, plaque-forming bacteria to adhere
to teeth;
-- Reverse early cavity formation;
-- Reduce dental plaque formation; and
-- Reduce gum tissue inflammation.
"Our Spry gum products are among the most popular xylitol gums on the
market, and we are excited to be able to expand the product line with a
great tasting, all natural green tea-flavored gum," said Blaine Yates,
chief executive officer of Xlear, Inc. "The benefits of chewing gum
sweetened exclusively with xylitol have been validated many times over, and
more and more dental professionals around the world are recommending our
gum to their patients. We look forward to consumers' reaction to our new
gum, and are confident that it will become one of their favorites."
A number of xylitol gum
studies have found that bacteria levels in plaque decreased with increasing
exposure to xylitol. To influence bacteria levels, many of the studies
recommend using xylitol gum three to four times a day, particularly after
snacks and meals.
Spry Green Tea Flavored Gum is made with a natural plant sourced gum base,
and is exclusively sweetened with xylitol, which makes up more than 65
percent of the gum's total weight. The manufacturer's suggested retail
price for Spry gum is $0.99 per 10-piece blister pack.
For more information about Spry Green Tea Flavored Gum, or xylitol, please
visit Xlear.com. Spry gum and other Spry dental products are available
nationwide through Xlear's several thousand retail partners, as well
as at Xlear.com.
About Xlear, Inc.
Founded in 2000, Xlear, Inc. is recognized as one of the leading
manufacturers of xylitol products, and one of the largest importers of
xylitol in the United States. Xlear, Inc. is committed to providing
consumers with the health benefits of xylitol by manufacturing all natural,
health-enhancing products. Xlear, Inc. offers Xlear Nasal
Wash, an award-winning, patented saline and xylitol solution; a
complete line of dental health products under the Spry Dental
Defense System brand;
XyloSweet, raw xylitol crystals used as a sugar substitute in cooking,
baking and general consumption; and Fine & Dandy
Candy, a growing line of healthy, xylitol-based candies. Xlear, Inc. is
a private company with headquarters in Orem, Utah.