Organic Erythritol Sweetener Powder

What is powdered erythritol?

Erythritol powder is the powder form of erythritol. Erythritol is a natural sugar alcohol found in some fruits. It is also a four-carbon sugar alcohol with a sweet taste, but extremely low calories and little effect on blood sugar. Erythritol can be obtained by natural extraction or chemical synthesis. Its powder form is usually made by grinding erythritol particles into fine powder.

1. Characteristics

Low calories: The calories of erythritol are much lower than traditional sweeteners such as sucrose.
Low glycemic index: The glycemic index of erythritol is extremely low, and it hardly causes blood sugar fluctuations. It is suitable for diabetics and people who need to control blood sugar.
High tolerance: The human body has a high tolerance to erythritol, and it is not easy to cause discomfort symptoms such as diarrhea after ingestion.

2. Uses

In the food industry, erythritol powder is often used as a sweetener, filler, moisturizer, etc. in candy, chocolate, cakes, beverages and other foods.
In low-carbohydrate diets such as ketogenic diets, erythritol powder is favored for its low calorie and low glycemic index.

3. Precautions

Although erythritol powder has many advantages, it is still necessary to pay attention to the principle of moderation when using it. Excessive intake of any sweetener may have adverse effects on human health.
For some special groups (such as pregnant women, children, etc.), they should consult a doctor or nutritionist before taking erythritol powder.

Is erythritol safer than sugar?

Erythritol has also been approved by the Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) established by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) for use as an edible sweetener without the need to stipulate an acceptable daily intake (ADI). Erythritol is considered relatively safe at normal usage and is superior to traditional sugars in some aspects (such as low calories and low glycemic index). However, this does not mean that erythritol can be consumed without limit or completely replace traditional sugars. For special groups (such as pregnant women, children, diabetics, etc.), consult a doctor or nutritionist before consuming erythritol.