Erythritol is a natural sugar alcohol bulk sweetener with 0 calories and 0 energy. It is found in a wide variety of fruits and fermented foods such as grapes, melons, mushrooms, soy sauce, cheese, wine, and beer.
Erythritol Uses
1. Health care products industry
Erythritol can satisfy consumer enthusiasm for low-calorie, weight loss products and weight management products.When erythritol is used in health products, high-intensity sweeteners such as sucralose, aspartame, and neotame can be added in an appropriate amount, which can reduce calories by about 50% and effectively inhibit the calorie intake of obese patients.
Because erythritol has good sweetness and good moldability, it can be mixed and pressed with functional substances in medicines and health products under anhydrous conditions to mask the bitterness and astringency of functional substances. Erythritol is a good flavoring and excipient for the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries. It can be made into various dosage forms such as decoction pieces, powders, granules and capsules.
2. Confectionery
The application of erythritol in candy has the following advantages：
Naturally Calorie Free
Anti-caries and sugar-free (suitable for people with high blood sugar)
High tolerance, not easy to absorb moisture, easy to pack
The production process is basically the same as the traditional process, but the processing time can be shortened.
Maillard reactions are unlikely to occur.
It rarely browns or breaks down, making it ideal for moist foods such as gum and candy.
3. Dairy and beverage industry
Adding a certain concentration of erythritol to fermented dairy products can appropriately extend the shelf life of the product. Using the endothermic effect when erythritol dissolves (the heat of dissolution is -43cal/g), solid powder beverages can be produced in cold storage.
The use of erythritol in the production of low-calorie alcoholic beverages can reduce the alcoholic odor and sensory stimulation of alcoholic beverages, improve the quality of distilled spirits and wines, and enhance the natural flavor of products.