Dr Johns FAQs
Who is Dr John?
What is HSH?
What is the shelf life of Dr Johns candies?
What is the difference between Dr Johns Candies with Xylitol and SimplyXylitol?
Where does the Xylitol in Dr Johns candies come from?
What quantity and frequency of Xylitol consumption are recommended?
Are Dr Johns candies Kosher?
Who is Dr John?
Dr. John's Candies® was founded by Dr. John Bruinsma, a dentist, and his wife Debra, a dental hygienist. Introduced at the American Dental Association Annual Meeting in 1995, Dr. John's Candies® soon became the best selling sugar free candy brand offered to dentists in the United States.
What is HSH?
The main base sweetener, Hydrogenated starch hydrolysates (HSH),is a blend of several sugar alcohols (a type of sugar substitute), derived from a purely natural source... corn, and found in a wide variety of foods.
What is the shelf life of Dr Johns candies?
Up to 24 months or longer if kept sealed utilizing a resealable container such as a 4 mil Ziploc bag. A cool and dry environment is ideal for maximizing shelf life.
What is the difference between Dr Johns Candies with Xylitol and SimplyXylitol?
Dr John's candies comes in two different strengths of Xylitol. Dr John's candies with Xylitol were his first generation of xylitol treats and contain about half the amount of Xylitol as his SimplyXylitol®* treats. Created from the passions of a dentist and gourmet confectioner, these tasty treats were designed with your health in mind.
Where does the Xylitol in Dr Johns candies come from?
Dr Johns products are made with USA birch Xylitol
What quantity and frequency of Xylitol consumption are recommended?
You will need to consume 6 to 10 grams per day, divided into 3 to 5 doses, with consumption of each dose lasting approximately 5 minutes.
The health benefits of Xylitol include the following:
- Reduction of dental cavities by up to 80%
- Easy removal of cavity causing bacteria
- Improvement of your oral health which has been shown to improve your overall health
- Reduction of cavities in children whose mothers consumed Xylitol when expectant or after delivery
- Reduction of ear infections up to 40%
- Prevention of white lines and swollen gums when wearing braces
Are Dr Johns candies Kosher?
Yes. Click here to see the Kosher certificate.
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