Erythritol

Overview

Erythritol is a type of (four carbon) sugar alcohol used as a substitute for Sucrose.

 Erythritol is a substitute for Sucrose It possesses 60% to 70% of the sweetness of sucrose and contains only 0.2 calories per gram:

 Erythritol is similar in physical appearance to sucrose and is used in cooking in the same way as sucrose.

 Unlike some artificial sweeteners, Erythritol has no aftertaste.

 Erythritol produces a pleasant cooling effect in the mouth.

 The Glycemic Index of Erythritol is 0.

 Erythritol cannot be used as a nutrient by detrimental bacteria or detrimental yeasts.

 Approximately 90% of Erythritol is absorbed from the Small Intestine into the bloodstream.

 Almost all absorbed Erythritol is excreted unchanged in the Urine.