What is HS Labs Erythritol?
- Erythritol is a type of carbohydrate called a sugar alcohol or polyol.
- Erythritol is different from other sugar alcohols because it contains zero calories.
- Erythritol occurs naturally in various foods (e.g. grapes, mushrooms, pears and watermelon) and some fermented foods and drinks such as beer, cheese, sake, soy sauce and wine.
- Erythritol is also produced commercially using fermentation.
- Erythritol does not affect blood sugar or insulin secretion and contributes to oral health.
Erythritol is a naturally abundant sweetener that is gaining increasing importance, especially in the food industry.
It is widely used as a sweetener in reduced-calorie foods, candies, or baked goods.
In research focused on sugar alternatives, erythritol is a key concern due to its challenging production compared to other polyols.
Fermentation of wheat or corn starch produces a sugar alcohol, which is a crystalline product that people can add to foods for flavoring in a similar way to sugar. Erythritol is a type of sugar alcohol.
Erythritol is found naturally in fruits such as grapes, peaches, pears, and watermelon. It is also found in mushrooms and fermented foods such as beer, cheese, sake, soy sauce, and wine. In addition to whole foods, erythritol is produced commercially for use in baked goods, beverages, candies, chewing gums, chocolates, and tabletop sweeteners.
How can HS Labs Erythritol be used?
Erythritol occurs naturally in some fruits and fermented foods, while manufacturers add an industrially fermented version to low-sugar and sugar-free food and beverage options.
HS Labs Erythritol has several potential health benefits, including:
Erythritol has benefits as a sugar substitute. However, many studies describing these benefits are older, with newer research contradicting their findings.
People with diabetes manage their condition by following a low-sugar diet. Alternative sweeteners like erythritol can make this easier by replacing sugar without sacrificing sweetness.
