Erythritol is the only functional sugar alcohol produced by microbial fermentation in the world. Based on its good health effects and excellent processing characteristics such as high thermal stability, low hygroscopicity and low freezing point, its application fields are very wide, such as food, medicine, chemical industry and many other aspects.
Erythritol appears as white powdery crystals, and its aqueous solution is a colorless and non-viscous liquid. It is slightly sweet, with a relative sweetness of 60%-70% of sucrose, and has a refreshing feeling. It has a low calorific value, only 1/10 of the calorific value of sucrose, and is easy to crystallize.
Studies have shown that the recovery rate of erythritol in finished foods can reach 100%, so it can be used in baked or acidic foods. The sweetness characteristics of erythritol are very similar to those of sucrose, which is refreshing and has no aftertaste. Mixing with other sweeteners such as aspartame, sodium cyclamate, and sucralose not only improves and coordinates the taste, but also has the advantages of synergistic increase and cost reduction.