Erythrol

Erythrol (erythritol) is a natural substitute for sugar. The product is low in calories and has no effect on the glycemic index. The naturalness of erythrol is due to the fact that it is a component of many vegetables and fruits.
Erythrol is a white powder, odorless. It tastes a little less sweet than sugar (60-65% of the sweetness of sugar).

To obtain erythrol, you must go through 2 stages. The first stage: catalytic hydrolysis of starch produces glucose. The second stage: glucose ferments with the help of yeast and erythrol is released.

The benefits of erythrol include:

• Absolutely harmless. Erythrol is obtained from natural raw materials such as corn, tapioca.
• Erythrol has great thermal stability when heated to 180C. Therefore, it can be used in the manufacture of various bakery and confectionery products.
• The product has low hygroscopicity, in contrast to sucrose and others. polyols.
• Erythrol has a low molar mass index, which allows its solution to have low viscosity values.

The difference between erythrol and erythritol?

She is not there. Many people confuse erythrol and erythritol, thinking that they are two different substances, but they are one product.

Which products use erythritol:

• The most popular use of erythrol is diet drinks. The use of various synthetic sweeteners leads to unwanted tastes and bitterness. Erythrol in small quantities hides unwanted bitterness and makes the drink, as if with the taste of sugar.
• Erythritol is used in the manufacture of chewing gum because it provides freshness and cooling effect.
• In order to reduce the caloric content of chocolate by 30%, it can be made with the addition of erythrol.
• Different types of candies can be made with erythrol. It can be used for lollipops to create a cooling effect.
• Using erythrol, you can cook marshmallows, toffees, caramel, etc.
• Erythrol can be used instead of sugar to make butter creams, biscuits, cakes.

Benefits of erythrol:

• Erythrol has an antiseptic effect and prevents caries bacteria from multiplying in the mouth.
• Erythrol is low in calories. It is widely used in sports and dietary nutrition.
• Carbohydrates contained in this sugar substitute are metabolized not as carbohydrates but as sugar alcohols.
• Erythrol does not raise blood sugar, so it can be used in diabetes.
• Erythrol does not promote weight gain, like sugar, for example.
• Sugar substitute contains antioxidants.

It is a pity that erythrol can bring:

• Erythrol, which can cause some digestive problems: diarrhea, flatulence, stomach pain.
• The product may cause allergic reactions. It is not recommended for children and pregnant women.

You can buy erythrol in our online store both at retail from 100 grams and wholesale from 5 kilograms.