The xylitol actually tastes almost like sugar, feels only a little cooler when it dissolves. Nor can that's not so easy to produce something that will caramelize (eg roasted almonds), while Karamellisierungsprozess you really have to be very careful, it burns more easily than sugar. Otherwise, xylitol is for cooking and baking a good alternative. The price is a little bit of an exaggeration high, but if I need sas xylitol again, I'll get it to me again, if necessary, can be found a cheaper source.