Erythritol
Plant Origin: Plant
Part Used: Plant sugar
Specification: Erythritol 99%
CAS No.: 149-32-6
Molecular Formula: C4H10O4
Molecular Weight: 122.12
Melting Point: 118ºC~122ºC
Functions:
Erythritol ((2R,3S)-butane-1,2,3,4-tetraol) is a sugar alcohol (or polyol) that has been approved for use as a food additive in the United States and throughout much of the world. It was discovered in 1848 by British chemist John Stenhouse. It occurs naturally in some fruits and fermented foods.At the industrial level, it is produced from glucose by fermentation with a yeast, Moniliella pollinis.
Functions:
Erythritol is a good-tasting bulk sweetener which is suitable for a variety of reduced- calorie and sugar-free foods. It has been part of the human diet for thousands of years due to its presence in fruits and other foods. Erythritol has a high digestive tolerance, is safe for people with diabetes, and does not promote tooth decay. Erythritol, a polyol (sugar alcohol), is currently used as a bulk sweetener in reduced calorie foods. It has been part of the human diet for thousands of years as it is present in fruits such as pears, melons and grapes, as well as foods such as mushrooms and fermentation-derived foods such as wine, soy sauce and cheese.
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