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Description
"Erythritol" is a low-calorie sugar alcohol that provides natural sweetness without raising blood sugar or insulin levels. With 70% of the sweetness of sugar and no aftertaste, it works well in baking, beverages, sauces, and low-carb recipes, offering reliable texture and flavor. It’s tooth-friendly and ideal for ketogenic, diabetic, or calorie-conscious diets. This clean-label sweetener allows you to enjoy desserts and drinks guilt-free while supporting better blood sugar control and long-term dietary goals.
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Sweeteners
Erythritol
Benefits
Zero-calorie sweetener: Erythritol adds sweetness without contributing to daily calorie intake—ideal for weight-conscious diets.
Doesn’t raise blood sugar: Suitable for diabetics and low-carb lifestyles, with no impact on glucose levels.
Gentle on teeth: Unlike regular sugar, it won’t promote tooth decay or damage enamel.
Clean, neutral taste: Delivers sweetness without the bitter aftertaste found in many other sugar substitutes.
Zero-calorie sweetener: Erythritol adds sweetness without contributing to daily calorie intake—ideal for weight-conscious diets.
Doesn’t raise blood sugar: Suitable for diabetics and low-carb lifestyles, with no impact on glucose levels.
Gentle on teeth: Unlike regular sugar, it won’t promote tooth decay or damage enamel.
Clean, neutral taste: Delivers sweetness without the bitter aftertaste found in many other sugar substitutes.
Glycemic Load [GL]
A food's glycemic load reflects its potential to raise blood sugar levels after consumption. The impact of ingesting one gram of glucose is roughly equivalent to one glycemic load unit. The glycemic load is calculated by multiplying the total carbohydrate content of a food by its glycemic index and then dividing by 100. The range of low GL values is 0–10. A GL between 11 and 19 is considered medium, while a GL over 20 is considered high.
0.0 | Low
Glycemic Index [GI]
The glycemic index measures the increase in blood sugar levels brought on by consuming a particular carbohydrate within two hours of ingestion. It is displayed on a scale from 0 to 100, with 100 denoting the effect of pure glucose. High-glycemic-index foods [70+] quickly release glucose into the bloodstream, which raises blood sugar levels. Foods with a medium [56–69] and low GI [0-55] release glucose into the blood gradually.
0.0 | Low
References
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[8] Wilson T, Wolever TMS, Szilagyi A. Comparative Sensory Analysis of Sweeteners: Erythritol vs. Other Artificial Sweeteners. Journal of Sensory Studies. 2020;35(4):e12599.
[9] Grembecka M. Clean Taste and Sensory Profile of Erythritol in Food Applications. Journal of Food Science.2021;86(9):2956-2964.