Erythritol

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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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• Zero calorie

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• High digestive tolerance

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-Â Clinical studies show that erythritol has better digestive tolerance when compared to other polyols

• Suitable for people with diabetes

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-Â Does not raise blood glucose or insulin levels

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• Non-cariogenic

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Functional Benefits

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• Clean, sweet taste similar to sucrose

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• Natural

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• Adds smoothness and body

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• Masks off-flavors

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• Cool mouthfeel (high negative heat of solution)

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• Synergy with intense sweeteners

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• Extends storage stability

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• High processing (acid and heat) stability

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• Low hygroscopicity

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• High speed of crystallization