DIET FOODS Erythritol

The innovative sweetener from natural sources and 0 calories. Nowadays, the lifestyle imposes a reduction in sugar and calorie intake. The taste requirements and the need to maintain the authentic sweet taste in the various products, especially in confectionery, ice cream, etc., create particular difficulties in maintaining the correct balance of taste in the replacement of sugar with an alternative sweetener. The answer to these difficulties can be given by erythritol, which in recent years occupies a significant share in the field of sweeteners. Erythritol is a sugar alcohol that is normally found in some fruits. It has about 60-70% of the sweetness of sugar with a similar taste profile. It is absorbed very quickly in the small intestine and is eliminated from the body through the process of urination. Erythritol has no effect on blood sugar or insulin levels and has no effect on biomarkers such as cholesterol or triglycerides. Finally, it presents many technological advantages over other sweeteners, thus enabling many applications in bakery, confectionery and beverage – soft drinks.