Erythritol is a naturally occurring sugar alcohol substance that is widely present in natural foods such as fruits, vegetables, mushrooms, and fermented foods. It is a low calorie sweetener with a sweetness of approximately 70% of sucrose, but with only 5% of the calories. Erythritol has a unique property that it does not cause a significant increase in blood sugar levels, making it widely used as a food additive, especially in low calorie or sugar free foods.
Erythritol is widely used in the food industry, mainly in the following areas:
Low calorie sweeteners: Due to their low calorie properties, erythritol is commonly used to produce low calorie or sugar free foods, such as sugar free chewing gum, candy, beverages, etc.
Baking food: Erythritol can be used for baking, providing a sweet taste without adding too much heat, and it is stable at high temperatures, making it suitable for use in the baking process.
Frozen desserts: In ice cream and other frozen desserts, erythritol can provide sweetness while maintaining the frozen stability of the product.
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