Sugar substitute Erythritol natural Mood Food 250g

Erythritol is a non-carbohydrate sweetener derived from plant materials, which is classified as a sugar alcohol in the same way as xylitol and sorbitol. This substance, which has a sweet taste, was discovered in 1848 by Scottish chemist John Stenhouse. In 1993, erythritol began to be used as a sweetener in Japan, and a little later in the United States and the rest of the world. In the European Union, erythritol has been registered since 2008 as a food additive E 968.

The sweetener is found naturally in some fruits, such as melon, pears, plums and grapes, as well as mushrooms and fermented foods (wine, soy sauce ). Erythritol is produced industrially by fermentation with yeast from plants with a high starch content - corn, tapioca, etc. At the moment, erythritol has a tiny market share in the world, but it is growing every year.

Erythritol tastes like sugar - it is good without any aftertaste. But with some cooling effect, like all polyhydric alcohols. In addition, erythritol is less sweet - only 65% ​​of the sweetness of sugar, which means it needs to be added to drinks and food in larger quantities. These sweeteners are called bulk sweeteners.

And what is important for this type of substance, erythritol does not contain calories. Like, for example, sorbitol. Consequently, products with it can be eaten without fear for your figure.