TÖUFOOD ERYTHRITÖL
DESCRIPTION
ERYTHRITÖL – ERYTHRITOL POWDER
Erythritol powder is a sugar substitute especially suitable for sweetening drinks and desserts in general.
It is a polyol (sugar alcohol) obtained from the fermentation of glucose with the yeast Moniliella pollinis .
It has a sweetening power between 0.6 and 0.7 times that of sugar (sucrose).
In nature, it is found in fruits such as pears, melons, and grapes, as well as other foods like mushrooms and fermented products such as wine, cheese, and soy sauce.
Unlike other polyols, erythritol does not cause digestive problems even at high doses.
Features and applications:
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It is mainly used to sweeten beverages and products for diabetics, and is the polyol most recommended by nutritionists.
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It began to be applied in the production of low-calorie ice cream, a market that is clearly growing.
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Typical dosage: depends on the preparation.
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Available in 700g and 175g packs.