When it comes to sweeteners, most people probably blurt out "erythritol." Erythritol is the most famous representative of sweeteners and the one most familiar to consumers outside the industry.
Erythritol is a natural, zero-calorie, bulk sweetener that can replace sucrose, with excellent physical and chemical properties and health care functions. It is a functional polyol with the smallest molecular weight and lowest calorific value.
Advantages of Erythritol Powder
1. It has almost zero calories. 90% of erythritol cannot be metabolized and excreted in urine, which determines the low energy properties of erythritol.
2. It has 70% sucrose sweetness.
3. It is not metabolized in the body, will not cause gastrointestinal discomfort, and is highly safe.It is very stable, acid and alkali resistant, and can remain stable for a long time under the condition of pH 2-10. It is highly heat resistant and will not decompose or discolor even at temperatures up to 160°C.
4. It does not increase blood sugar, does not stimulate insulin secretion. Studies have found that erythritol, a low-sugar antioxidant, has no effect on blood insulin or blood sugar levels when consumed in large amounts, making it an effective and safe food ingredient for people with diabetes.
5. It can inhibit harmful bacteria in the mouth, reduce plaque, prevent dental caries, and improve oral health. Tooth decay occurs when bacteria in the plaque ferment sugars to produce acid. When the pH of the plaque surface drops below 5.7, it can erode teeth and form caries. Oral microorganisms, especially mutants of Streptococcus, cannot rely on erythritol for growth and reproduction, nor can they produce organic acids to lower the pH of the plaque surface. Therefore, erythritol does not cause dental caries.
6. It's easy to use, tastes great, and is an easier sugar substitute. Erythritol absorbs more calories (-43 kcal/g) when dissolved in water and tastes cool when eaten. It can be used in the manufacture of chewing gum, cough syrup, gummies and other cool foods.