Erythritol additive

Erythritol Additive Introduction

Organic erythritol for food has a sweetness very similar to sucrose and is widely distributed in nature. For example, it is found in lichens, hemp plants, mushrooms, melons, grapes, animals, and in foods fermented by bacteria and fungi, such as fruit wines, beer, and soy sauce. Erythritol is also frequently detected in the tissues and body fluids (lens, cerebrospinal fluid, serum, semen, and urine) of humans and animals.
 

Functional Characteristics

1. Extremely low calorific value, with energy content of only 0.2kcal/g~0.4kcal/g, just 10% of that of sucrose.

2. Unique metabolism, low GI. Organic erythritol has a glycemic index and insulin index of 0.2, so erythritol sweetener has almost no effect on blood sugar.

3. Excellent sweetness characteristics, very close to the sweetness of sucrose, with no unpleasant aftertaste.

4. Non-hygroscopic, it does not absorb moisture even at 90% humidity. After being stored at 20℃ and 90% humidity for 5 days, its weight increase is less than 2%.

5. High heat of solution, -96.86kJ/kg, three times that of glucose. Dissolving 10g of Food Sweetener Erythritol Powder in 90g of water lowers the temperature by approximately 4.5 degrees Celsius, resulting in a refreshing taste.

6. High tolerability: Sweetener erythritol has a tolerability 2-3 times higher than xylitol, lactitol, maltitol, and isomaltitol, and 3-4 times higher than sorbitol and mannitol. The maximum tolerable dose for a normal organism is 50g/day.

7. Not utilized by Streptococcus mutans and does not cause tooth decay.

8. Antioxidant properties: Highly stable to heat and acid; under normal processing conditions, it shows almost no browning or decomposition.
 

Applications of Low-calorie erythritol:

1. Used in controlled-calorie beverages, beauty drinks, and health drinks.

2. When used in combination with other sweeteners, it can significantly suppress the aftertaste of high-intensity sweeteners, producing a taste and sweetness similar to sucrose.

3. In powdered beverages, it can suppress the bitterness of coffee and black tea, reduce calories, and has extremely low hygroscopicity, thus not affecting and extending the shelf life of these beverages.

4. It can mask and improve the unpleasant taste of vegetable juices, vitamins, and important extracts added to nutritional beverages.

5. In alcoholic beverages, O-sugar erythritol can promote ethanol hydration at low concentrations, thus mitigating the irritating effects of ethanol.

6. As a low-calorie sweetener, it is widely used in chocolate, chewing gum, candy, pastries, jellies, yogurt, various dairy products, sugar-free milk powder, and special foods for people with blood sugar control requirements.
 

FAQ

1. Q: What are the advantages of using O-calorie erythritol in chocolate?

A: It effectively reduces the calories in chocolate while providing a refreshing taste and sweetness. Its non-hygroscopic nature prevents chocolate from turning white or softening during storage, maintaining a good appearance and texture.

2. Q: Is the product crystallized finely? Is it suitable for icing or powdering?

A: Erythritol food additive has fine and uniform crystals with good flowability, making it suitable for use in icing, solid beverage powders, compressed candies, and other products. It can be used alone or in combination with other sweeteners to meet different textural requirements.

3. Q: Does your product meet export standards?

A: Fully compliant. Our erythritol additive has a purity of over 99%, with complete testing reports and qualification documents, meeting the import requirements of the EU, the US, Japan, and many other countries and regions.