Z Natural Foods ERYTHRITOL
Z Natural Foods Erythritol is a polyol which is another name for sugar alcohol (a type of sugar substitute) which has been approved for use in the United States and throughout much of the world. It occurs naturally in mushrooms, fermented foods, and various fruits, such as grapes, melons and pears, and it is also found in supplement form as a crystalline powder. Laxative side effects sometimes associated with excessive polyol consumption are unlikely when consuming Erythritol. Erythritol was discovered in 1848 by British chemist John Stenhouse but has been part of the human diet for thousands of years due to its presence in fruits and other foods. It is about 80% as sweet as table sugar yet it is almost non-caloric; does not affect blood sugar, does not cause tooth decay and is absorbed in the small intestine and rapidly eliminated by the body within 24 hours. Erythritol has been certified as tooth-friendly. The sugar alcohol cannot be metabolized by oral bacteria, and so does not contribute to tooth decay. Interestingly, Erythritol exhibits some, but not all, of Xylitol's tendency to "starve" harmful bacteria. Unlike Xylitol, Erythritol is actually absorbed into the bloodstream after consumption but before excretion. A new study from The Netherlands says Erythritol may exert a strong antioxidant activity which may protect vascular health of diabetics. The study with diabetic rats found that the sweetener could protect the cells lining the blood vessels from oxidative stress, a key process in the development of heart disease, according to findings from researchers from Maastricht University and Tate & Lyle.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Powder
- Solid
Product families
Applications
- Juice & Juice Drinks
- Other Non-Alcoholic Beverages
- Powdered Beverages
- Confectionery
- Dairy
- Nutraceuticals & Supplements
Product Families
- Sweeteners & Syrups
- Alternates & Replacements
Other characteristics
- Functions
- Non Nutritive Sweetener, Sugar Substitute
- Ingredient Name
- Erythritol
- Labeling Claims
Gluten-free, Kosher, Non-GMO, Vegan, Zero Calorie; Gluten-free; Kosher; Non-GMO; Vegan; Zero Calorie
- Certifications & Compliance
FDA Compliant, GMP, Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS), ISO 9001, Kosher, United States Pharmacopeia (USP), Vegan
- Origin
Grown and extracted in China. Packaged with care in Florida, USA.
- Markets
- Food & Nutrition
- Storage
Erythritol passes strict quality assurance which typically includes testing for identity, heavy metals, chemicals and microbiological contaminants. Erythritol packaged in airtight stand-up, resealable foil pouches for optimum freshness. Once opened, just push the air out of the pouch before resealing it in order to preserve maximum potency. Keep your Erythritol in a cool, dark, dry place
- Ingredient
- Erythritol
- Technology
- Food Ingredients
- Suggested Use
Use as a tabletop sugar replacement. Add as desired to recipes, drinks or baked goods.
- Certifications
- ISO9001
- Packaging Type
- Bags
- Food Additive Number
- E 968, INS 968
- Food Ingredients Features
- Anti-Diabetic Effect
- Antioxidant Properties
- Excellent Digestive Tolerance
- Low Calorie
- Manages Oxidative Stress
- Food Ingredients Functions
- Non Nutritive Sweetener
- Sugar Substitute
- Certifications and Compliance
- FDA Compliant
- GMP
- Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS)
- ISO 9001
- Kosher
- United States Pharmacopeia (USP)
- Vegan
- Food and Nutrition Applications
- Juices
- Smoothies
- Table Top Sweeteners
- Some Possible Traditional Uses of Erythritol May Include
Clean taste like regular sugar (about 80% as sweet as sugar) without the negative effects; Does not promote tooth decay; Zero calorie; Safe for people with diabetes (0 on the glycemic scale); Clean sweet taste with no aftertaste; Low laxative effect; Possibly reducing the glycemic impact of a food/beverage, thereby reducing the effects of hyperglycemia-induced free radical formation; Protecting the cells lining the blood vessels from oxidative stress; High digestive tolerance; Listed by U.S. FDA as a GRAS (generally recognized as safe) substance, the highest-safety designation, like foodstuffs
