Erthritol
What is Erthritol?
Erythritol is a sugar alcohol that occurs naturally in some fruits and fermented foods. It is produced commercially through the fermentation of glucose by yeast.
Is Erthritol vegan?
Erthritol is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Erthritol gluten-free?
Erythritol is not derived from major allergens and does not contain gluten.
Is Erthritol a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Erthritol used for?
Erythritol is used as a low-calorie sweetener in a variety of foods and beverages, including diet sodas, sugar-free products, and baked goods.
Is Erthritol safe?
Erythritol is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a sweetener.
Why it's used
Erythritol is used as a low-calorie sweetener in a variety of foods and beverages, including diet sodas, sugar-free products, and baked goods. It provides a clean, sweet taste similar to sugar with fewer calories.
Health notes
Erythritol is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a sweetener. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated erythritol and established an acceptable daily intake. Some studies have suggested a potential link between high blood levels of erythritol and increased risk of cardiovascular events, though more research is needed to confirm this association and understand the mechanisms involved. Evidence is mixed and under ongoing investigation.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen. Erythritol is not derived from major allergens and does not contain gluten.
Foods that contain Erthritol
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