Erythritol

Core Functional Properties

● True Zero Calorie

Extremely low human absorption rate, officially labeled 0 kcal/g by industry regulations, much lower than most sugar alcohols. It serves as the fundamental sweetening ingredient for sugar-free, zero-calorie and ketogenic formulas.

● Pure Sweet Taste with Natural Cooling Sensation

60%-70% sweetness relative to sucrose with clean sweetness and no bitter aftertaste. It absorbs heat during dissolution to create a refreshing cooling mouthfeel, ideal for beverages, chewing gums and mint products.

● Zero Glycemic Response & Zero Insulin Fluctuation

Not decomposed by small intestinal enzymes and not involved in blood glucose metabolism. It triggers no spikes in blood sugar or insulin, safe for diabetics and glucose-sensitive populations.

● Thermochemically Stable without Browning Reactions

No reducing groups in its molecular structure, so it produces no color change or caramel aroma during baking, boiling and high-temperature sterilization. Perfect for light-colored drinks, white pastries and dairy products requiring original color and flavor retention.

● Excellent Anti-Cariogenic Performance

Oral microflora cannot ferment erythritol to produce enamel-eroding acid. It is the core tooth-protective sweetener for chewing gums, toothpastes and children’s snacks.

● Low Hygroscopicity & Outstanding System Stability

Resistant to caking even under 90% ambient humidity and free of recrystallization in frozen environments, maintaining stable form for long-term storage in beverages, chocolates and compressed candies.

Physiological Regulation Functions

As the best-tolerated polyol sweetener, erythritol features mild and safe metabolic profiles:

● Zero Glycemic Load:

Bypasses the entire carbohydrate metabolic pathway without affecting postprandial blood glucose, delivering burden-free sweetness for glycemic control groups.

● Superior Intestinal Tolerance:

Most sugar alcohols undergo colonic fermentation and cause bloating or diarrhea, while over 90% of ingested erythritol is excreted intact via kidneys. Intake below 50g per day barely causes gastrointestinal discomfort, leading the industry in tolerance performance.

● Auxiliary Oral Health Protection:

Inhibits the proliferation of harmful oral bacteria and reduces plaque formation, effectively lowering the risks of dental caries and periodontal diseases in the long run.

● No Organ Metabolic Burden:

Metabolized without liver participation and directly eliminated via urine, posing no strain on liver and kidneys with long-term consumption.

Product Applications

● Food & Beverage Industry

➢ Dairy Products

• Yogurt & Fermented Milk: Replace sucrose to reduce total sugar, enhance refreshing taste and extend shelf stability

• Milk Drinks & Plant-Based Beverages: Formulate zero-sugar recipes with smooth and non-cloying mouthfeel

• Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts: Lower freezing point, reduce ice crystals and improve anti-recrystallization performance in frozen systems

➢ Bakery Products

• Sponge Cakes, Chiffon Cakes & White Toast: Preserve pale appearance, lock moisture and retard starch retrogradation

• White Biscuits, Crisp Pastries & Mochi: Retain original color, cut total calories and boost crispness

• Meal Replacement Bakes: Provide zero-calorie sweetening and strengthen satiety when compounded with dietary fiber

➢ Beverages

• Sugar-Free Sparkling Water, Tea & Electrolyte Drinks: Primary sweetener with refreshing taste tailored for beverage market

• Cold Brew Coffee Syrup & Meal Replacement Shakes: Chemically inert with functional ingredients for stable formula

• Fruit Juice & Fruit Vinegar (Acidic Drinks): Resistant to strong acid and high temperature, compatible with UHT sterilization process

➢ Confectionery & Chocolate

• Sugar-Free Hard/Soft Candies, Jellies & Puddings: Excellent moldability with dry texture and low adhesion

• Chocolate & White Chocolate: Inhibit fat blooming, prevent surface whitening and improve heat resistance

• Chewing Gums & Mint Lozenges: Amplify cooling sensation and deliver core anti-cavity benefits

➢ Sauces & Condiments

• Salad Dressing & Low-Fat Mayonnaise: Simulate creamy fatty texture for zero-sugar and low-fat upgrading

• Jam & Fruit Paste: Increase viscosity and freshness to eliminate heavy greasy taste from high sugar content

➢ Meat Products

• Low-Temperature Ham & Low-Fat Sausages: Fine-tune flavor, improve slicing dryness and boost finished product stability

● Health Food & Dietary Supplements

Zero-calorie glycemic-control solid beverages, weight-loss meal replacement powders, compressed candies and senior dietary supplements, applicable to strict low-sugar and zero-calorie healthy formula systems.

● Pet Food

Nutritional pastes, dental chews and reward meat strips for cats and dogs, offering palatable sweetness without risks of pet obesity and tooth decay.

● Cosmetics & Personal Care

Toothpaste & Mouthwash: Core sweetening agent for bacteriostasis and dental care with optimized taste; Humectant in skincare products to improve application sensory feel.

● Pharmaceutical Field

Flavoring agent for oral granules and tablets to mask bitter drug tastes; Special medical enteral nutrition formula providing zero-glycemic sweetness for patients with metabolic disorders.

● Feed Industry

Starter feeds for young livestock and attractant feeds for aquatic animals, improve feed palatability and intake rate while gently protecting intestinal health of juvenile animals.