What isErythritol?
Erythritol is a natural sweetener that looks and tastes like sugaryet has only 0.2 calories per gram – sugar has 3.75 calories pergram. Classified as a sugar alcohol or polyol, erythritol can bemanufactured from starches or extracted from plants. It`s naturallyoccurring in our bodies, as well as in fruits, vegetables andcertain fermented foods like yogurt and cheese.

Erythritol is approximately 70% assweet as sugar and scores a zero on the glycemic index while sugarscores a 68. Therefore, erythritol does not affect blood sugar orinsulin levels. Erythritol is unique among sugar alcohols as 90% ofit is absorbed – but not metabolized – in the small intestine andthen eliminated through normal bodily functions. As a result, ithas the highest digestive tolerance of all sugaralcohols.

Manufacture ofErythritol
Erythritol is the ideal sweetener for everyone. It`s made fromsugar which is then liquefied and a natural fermentation ingredientis added. The solution is purified by ultrafiltration and is thencrystallized resulting in erythritol with a purity of over 99.5%.The manufacture of erythritol complies with FDAregulations.

DentalBenefits
Erythritol has been certified as dental friendly. It cannot bemetabolized by oral bacteria so it doesn`t contribute to toothdecay. The benefits of using erythritol as a healthy alternative tosugar and as part of a comprehensive program including properdental hygiene have been recognized by the American DentalAssociation. The FDA states that sugar alcohols like erythritol andxylitol do not promote tooth decay.

Safe forDiabetics
Erythritol has a clean, sweet taste and won`t raise blood sugar oraffect insulin levels. It`s a welcome choice for anyone seeking analternative to refined sugar.

UsingErythritol
Erythritol is the ideal sweetener for coffee, tea, lemonade, fruit,or cereal. It can also be used in baking and cooking. It may benecessary to add more liquid when baking with it. Consider mixingit with other healthy sweeteners, like xylitol, to increase itsflavor profile. Erythritol has a low molecular weight which meansit won`t brown the way other sugars do when baked but it willextend the shelf life of products it`s used in.