Erythritol is a natural sugar substitute that helps you stay healthy and stay sweet!  Erythritol is derived from cultured sugar using a natural process (fermentation).  Erythritol is naturally a zero calorie food. Unlike artificial sweeteners, which are man-made synthetic chemical compounds formulated in a lab, Erythritol appears naturally in fruits such as pears, melons and grapes, as well as foods such as mushrooms and fermentation-derived foods such as wine, soy sauce and cheese.Â
As a Polyol (sugar alcohol), erythritol is currently used as a bulk sweetener in reduced calorie foods.
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Nutritional Benefits
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â¢Â Zero calorie
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â¢Â High digestive tolerance
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-Â Clinical studies show that erythritol has better digestive tolerance when compared to other polyols
â¢Â Suitable for people with diabetes
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-Â Does not raise blood glucose or insulin levels
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â¢Â Non-cariogenic
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Functional Benefits
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â¢Â Clean, sweet taste similar to sucrose
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â¢Â Natural
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â¢Â Adds smoothness and body
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â¢Â Masks off-flavors
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â¢Â Cool mouthfeel (high negative heat of solution)
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â¢Â Synergy with intense sweeteners
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â¢Â Extends storage stability
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â¢Â High processing (acid and heat) stability
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â¢Â Low hygroscopicity
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â¢Â High speed of crystallization