Agriculture / Food Materials / Healthcare
ERYTHRITOL
Erythritol is a sweetener classified as a sugar alcohol, and is a natural sugar found in fermented foods such as wines and rice wines as well as fruits and mushrooms. According to the energy evaluation methods of the Ministry of Health and Welfare, it is the only sugar with a recognized energy value of 0kcal/g in Japan.
Characteristics
Made from glucose by fermentation
Fig.1.Fermentation from glucose
ERYTHRITOL, its attractive property
- Very low calorie value,
compared to other polyols, sugars and bulking agent - Tooth friendly
Not Metabolized by Oral Bacteria, ideal for use in "Sugar free" products - High Laxative Tolerance, compared to standard polyols
- Ideal for diabetics
does not affect Plasma Glucose and Insulin Levels - Attractive taste
Enhances Sweetening Quality of high intensity sweeteners
Synergistic with a wide variety of other polyols and sugars - Strong cooling effect
Low water activity and Low moisture sensitivity