Sunday, 01 August 2010

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About Erythritol
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General

Erythritol is a novel bulk sweetener with a caloric value close to zero (0.2kcal/g). Chemically, it is a four-carbon sugar alcohol (polyol). Erythritol is produced by microbial fermentation of a carbohydrate substrate. It is the only all-natural sugar alcohol available today.

Quality

Our Erythritol meets the requirements of the FCC (Food Chemical Codex)
and the European food additives criteria.

Properties

  • Erythritol occurs naturally in a wide variety of foods, including many fruits and mushrooms, as well as in
    fermented foods such as beer and soy sauce.
  • Taste similar to sugar, sweetness amounts 70% to the sweetness of sugar.
  • Non-cariogenic.
  • Zero Glycemic Index.
  • Highest digestive tolerance of all sugar alcohols due to unique metabolic profile.
  • Approved worldwide and completely safe.
  • Perfectly suitable for diabetics as it does not raise plasma glucose or insulin levels.
  • Non laxative.
  • Interesting synergetic effect with Stevia.
  • Heat stable up to 180°C.
  • Applications almost unlimited in food and pharmmaceuticals.