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I really like the powdered Erythritol over the granular. It doesn't leave a grainy texture like the granular. Best of all it doesn't cause stomach upset like maltitol.
February 28, 2008 Reviewer: Carlos in Massachusetts
This is by far my favorite sugar substitute. It's naturally occurring in fruits so I'm not concerned about its safety (unlike aspartame) check out this link for more information: http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/products/p/erythritol.htm
I was very pleased with the sugar texture that it delivers, without the gas and bloating of other sugar alcohols. I made some fudge with it and the sugar didn't melt well so you could feel the granules in your mouth. Next time I will keep it over the heat longer so it melts better. I've also used it as a cheesecake crust made with pecan meal and almond flour with a little butter! Super good with the texture being very close to a graham cracker crust.!
Recommended Use: Use in place of sugar or other sugar substitutes. May be blended with other sugar substitutes.
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Erythritol, a polyol (sugar alcohol), is a good-tasting bulk
sweetener which is suitable for a
variety of reduced- calorie and sugar-free foods. It has been part
of the human diet for thousands of years due to its presence in fruits
and other foods
such as pears,
melons and grapes, as well as foods such as mushrooms and
fermentation-derived foods such as wine, soy sauce and cheese.
Erythritol has a high digestive tolerance (unlike Maltitol's
laxative effects), is safe for people with diabetes, and does not promote tooth decay.
Erythritol, because it is such a small molecule behaves differently from
all other polyols in the way it passes through the human digestive system,
and therefore has a unique metabolic profile.
The low molecular weight allows more than 90% of the ingested erythritol
to be rapidly absorbed from the small intestine. It is not metabolized
and is excreted unchanged in the urine.
Since 1990, erythritol has been commercially produced and added
to foods and beverages to provide sweetness, as well as enhance
their taste and texture.
Erythritol is a white crystalline powder that is odorless, 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 promote tooth decay and is
safe for people with diabetes. However, erythritol’s caloric value
of 0.2 calories per gram and high digestive tolerance distinguishes
it from some other polyols. It has approximately 7 to 13% the calories
of other polyols and 5% the calories of sucrose. Because erythritol is
rapidly absorbed in the small intestine and rapidly eliminated by the
body within 24 hours, laxative side effects sometimes associated with
excessive polyol consumption are unlikely when consuming erythritol
containing foods.
Examples of energy values (calories) for polyols (sugar alcohols) in various countries/areas (Kcal/g)
A GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) affirmation petition submitted
by a consortium of erythritol manufacturers (Cerestar Holding B.V.,
Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation and Nikken Chemicals Co.) was accepted
for filing by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on January 15, 1997.
This allows manufacturers to produce and sell erythritol containing foods
in the United States. Erythritol is regulated as a direct food ingredient
in Japan and since 1990 it has been used in many Japanese food categories.
Safety
The safety of erythritol as a food ingredient under conditions of its intended use is substantiated by a number of human and animal safety studies, including short- and long- term feeding, multi-generation reproduction and teratology studies.
The U.S. GRAS affirmation petition states erythritol is intended for use as flavor enhancer, formulation aid, humectant, nutritive sweetener, stabilizer and thickener, suquestrant and texturizer. The petition lists maximum erythritol use levels of 100% in sugar substitutes, 50% in hard candies, 40% in soft candies, 1.5% in reduced and low calorie beverages, 60% in fat based creams for cookies, cakes and pastries, 7% in dietetic cookies and wafers, and 60% in chewing gum.
Erythritol has been used in Japan since 1990 in candies, chocolates, soft drinks, chewing gums, yogurts, fillings, cookie coatings, jellies, jams and sugar substitutes. Petitions have been submitted to additional governmental agencies throughout the world to expand the use of erythritol.
Multiple Ingredient Approach to Calorie Control -
Erythritol blends well with other polyols and flavors and can mask off-flavors such as bitterness sometimes associated with other low-calorie sweeteners. Erythritol is synergistic 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 superior taste, economic and stability advantages.
Erythritol
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