Great for cooking & baking. Preferred over sugar. More than 99% natural. Best taste + better health. Measures cup for cup like sugar. Granulated- equivalent. Sweetness to 2 lbs. of sugar. Suitable for people with diabetes. The Healthy Sweet Benefits of Xylitol: natural sweetener found in fruits and vegetables; suitable for diabetics and valued at seven on the glycemic index; helps prevent tooth decay and plaque formation on the teeth; health enhancing, with benefits reported in extensive clinical studies. Gluten-free. Contains 4 cups. Product of USA.