exploitation noun [ U ] (GOOD USE) âº the use of something in order to get an advantage from it: Britain's exploitation of its natural gas reserves began after the Second World War. More examples. The protection of the Antarctic from commercial exploitation is an important goal of environmentalists.
Health benefits of blackberries. 1  As in other kinds of bush berries, blackberries too packed with many plant nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and dietary fibers that are essential for optimum health. 2  The berries are very low in calories. 100 g provide just 43 calories. Nonetheless, they are rich in soluble and insoluble fiber (100 g whole berries consist of 5.3 g or 14% RDA of fiber). Xylitol is a low-calorie sugar substitute existing in the fiber content.
Dangerous Alternatives. Dog owners may fear sorbitol because it sounds similar to xylitol. Like sorbitol, xylitol is a sugar substitute; unlike sorbitol, xylitol is incredibly toxic to dogs. In humans, xylitol works similarly to sorbitol, but a dog's body does not distinguish between xylitol and sucrose. This means that dogs who ingest even a small amount of xylitol may suffer from dangerously low blood sugar levels, brought on by the overproduction of insulin.