Organic Erythritol

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. It has a clean, sweet taste with about 70% of the sweetness of sugar and very few calories.

Erythritol is used as a low-calorie sweetener in a variety of food products, including sugar-free and reduced-sugar items like beverages, baked goods, and confectionery. It is often blended with other high-intensity sweeteners to provide a more sugar-like taste and mouthfeel.

Erythritol is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food ingredient. It is poorly absorbed by the body and is mostly excreted unchanged, leading to fewer digestive issues compared to other sugar alcohols. JECFA and EFSA have evaluated erythritol and established acceptable intake levels. Some recent studies have raised questions about potential cardiovascular risks associated with high blood levels of erythritol, but more research is needed to understand the implications for dietary intake.