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What is Erythritol?

We are all made well aware in school and by the media of the many dangers imposed by the over-consumption of conventional sugars and artificial sweeteners. This has led to the use and development of Erythritol. Since the early 1990’s, the popularity of this low-calorie, white crystalline sugar alcohol has steadily increased, and is now becoming the norm among many consumers and businesses alike. With a sweetness that is approximately 70% that of sucrose and a non-hygroscopic texture to prevent clumping and easy digestibility, it’s easy to see why so many are turning to this completely safe polyol.

Erythritol, a sugar alcohol, is now used in many food and drug products as an additive owing to its chemical inertness, sweetness and non-toxicity. Erythritol is a natural bulk sweetener that has no sugar, calories and aftertaste. It does not lead to tooth decay unlike its conventional sugar counterparts, and is a possible sweetener choice for diabetics. Erythritol has been part of the human diet for a long time because it is readily available in fruits such as pears, melons and grapes, as well as foods such as mushrooms and fermented foods such as wine, soy sauce and cheese.

Erythritol has an incredibly low caloric content. While polyols are generally known for being low calorie by nature, Erythritol exemplifies this characteristic, and contains just 0.2 calories per gram. Calories are the units of measure that gauge how much energy is available from the foods we eat. The human body does not transform erythritol to energy or fat, so it contributes no calories. Erythritol is a sugar alcohol (polyol), but it is neither a sugar nor an alcohol. Scientists refer to these sugar alternatives sugar alcohols because they are carbohydrates with part of their chemical structure resembling sugar and part resembling alcohol. Sugar alcohols are the common name for a class of food ingredients like sorbitol, xylitol (which we both carry in our inventory), and isomalt used as sugar substitutes, that are either extracted from plants or manufactured from starches, you will find in many sugar-free and low carbohydrate foods.

Erythritol is a white granulated powder with a clean sweet taste that is similar to sucrose. It is approximately 70% as sweet as sucrose and flows easily due to its non-hygroscopic character. Like other polyols, erythritol does not cause tooth decay and is safe even for diabetics. However, erythritol's caloric value of zero calories per gram and high digestive tolerance distinguishes it from other polyols. Compared to other polyols, erythritol has the highest digestive tolerance. Also, Erythritol is not transformed to acids by bacteria in the mouth. Therefore, it doesn’t lead to tooth decay. In fact, the FDA has allowed the use of the health claim "does not promote tooth decay" for erythritol. In line with this, the American Dental Association has also recognized the place of sugar-free foods and medications in maintaining and achieving good oral health.

What is Erythritol used for and who uses it?

Erythritol is a pleasant-tasting sweetener suitable for a variety of reduced-calorie and sugar-free foods. It can be used as a sugar alternative in many sugar-free recipes. Low calorie sweeteners can really aid consumers on minimizing their caloric intake, which in turn leads to being able to manage and control weight better on a more sustainable basis. Erythritol can also help manage chronic conditions such as diabetes since it does not seem to affect blood sugar and hence may be used by diabetics, and also it can potentially prevent cavities because Erythritol has been certified as tooth-friendly. The sugar alcohol cannot be metabolized by oral bacteria, and so does not promote tooth decay. Erythritol can be very beneficial for just about everyone, from people on low-carb diets, people on calorie-restricted diets, people on restricted blood sugar diets, and people concerned about dental caries (cavities).

Erythritol has been used for a long time now in Japan in candies, chocolates, soft drinks, chewing gums, yogurts, fillings, cookie coatings, jellies, jams and sugar substitutes. Petitions have been passed to many governmental agencies throughout the world to expand the use of erythritol. To date, it has already been approved for use in foods in more than 50 countries, including Canada, US, Brazil, Mexico, Australia, and the European Union.

Erythritol goes well with other polyols and flavors and can mask off-flavors like bitterness which is often associated with other low-calorie sweeteners. Erythritol is synergistic and blends well with low-calorie sweeteners such as aspartame and acesulfame potassium, resulting in a sweetener combination which is sweeter than the sum of the individual components and with an improved taste profile with better and far superior taste, as well as economic and stability advantages.

How pure is your Erythritol?

This food grade granular sugar Erythritol Powder is assayed by the manufacturer at 99.1% product. You will receive a double sealed labeled bulk polyethylene bag of this white powder product. Since Erythritol is still isn’t easy to find, and currently it is only available online and in some health food stores and groceries, buying this product in bulk is the best way to get this low calorie sweetener. Buying in bulk is also your best bet for saving money because for sure you’ll pay more at a local nutrition store. Bulk costs are cheaper in the long run and you will receive a great deal at or below wholesale prices for a high purity bulk quantity of this product.

What is the daily suggested dose of Erythritol?

Doses of 1 gram per kilogram (2.2lbs = 1kg) of body weight, equivalent to 68 grams per 150-pound adult, are typically well tolerated by adults. One level tablespoon will supply approximately 12544 milligrams, or just about 12.5 grams for the bulk density of this Erythritol sugar. You can see the full bulk density/volumetric conversion chart for Erythritol here. Taking 1 level tablespoon 5 times per day with your favorite food or drink will supply a total daily dose of 62.50 grams.

Potential side effects of Erythritol

Erythritol is a sugar alcohol, a sweetener that does not provide as many calories as sugar. But the main reason why sugar alcohols or polyols provide lesser calories than sugar is because they are not completely absorbed into your body. Because of this, high consumption of foods, drinks, and other substances containing sugar alcohols can lead to abdominal gas and diarrhea. Excessive consumption of Erythritol (above 80 grams per day) may result in digestive upset, diarrhea, and bloating. Also, keep in mind that even though sugar alcohols are lower in calories, gram for gram, than sugar, they are not calorie-free, and if taken in large enough quantities, the calories can be equivalent to that of sugar-containing foods.

Taste, solubility, and appearance of Erythritol

Erythritol also has a propensity to crystallize and is not as soluble as sucrose, so ingredients may also be chosen to help negate this disadvantage. Erythritol has a transparent white brilliant appearance and is a free-flowing crystalline powder. This product dissolves somewhat slowly in water and tastes very much like sugar at about 60% to 70% of the sweetness of sucrose and with no bitterness or aftertaste.

Erythritol is used in the following Proprietary Formulas

NOW Erythritol, Anabolic Rush (AST), Maximize (I Force), Proteon Bars (Universal), The Protein Cookie (Fit Foods), Zerose (Cargill), Zsweet, VitaminWater 10 (owned by Coca Cola), Truvia™

References & Further Research

Human gut microbiota does not ferment erythritol
Erythritol, a naturally occurring polyol, is gaining attention as a bulk sweetener for human nutrition. Industrially, it is produced from glucose by fermentation. Taking all fermentation parameters into account, erythritol turned out to be completely resistant to bacterial attack within 24 h, thus excluding an adaptation within that period.

Noncariogenicity of erythritol as a substrate
Erythritol is a sugar alcohol produced by Aureobasidium sp. from glucose. It is 75-80% as sweet as sucrose and is also nonhygroscopic. The main conclusion from this study is therefore that erythritol is a promising sugar substitute from a cariological point of view.

Erythritol for International Customers

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