Erythritol

Description

Erythritol is a white crystalline granule that is virtually odorless and has a very sweet taste. It is found in some fruits, fermented foods, seaweed or red wine. This ingredient can also be obtained by fermenting glucose.

Erythritol is mainly characterized by its sweet taste, which is why it is used as a sweetener. When consumed directly, it produces a cooling effect in the mouth. It is highly soluble in water and less soluble in ethanol. In addition, Erythritol has a high resistance to high temperatures and acidic substances.

The storage period of Erythritol is 36 months. The bags should be stored away from sunlight and in an odor-free environment. Low humidity is recommended for storage to minimize the risk of clumping or degradation potential.

Salsal Trading supplies its Business Partners with Erythritol in 25 kg bags.

Erythritol is typically used in the food industry as a sweetener. It can also be used as an inhibitor of taste and texture changes, as a flavor enhancer or as a thickening agent. Erythritol, due to its low caloric content, is commonly used in calorie-reduced and sugar-free products. Along with other sweeteners, it is added to various foods such as yogurts, chocolate bars, candies and jellies to increase sweetness with minimal calories. Erythritol’s resistance to high temperatures also makes it a useful additive in baked goods and confectionery, while improving their taste and texture.

Erythritol is also used in the pharmaceutical industry for its antioxidant properties, non-combustibility and moisture retention ability. It is used as an additive in tablets, sucking candies or as a carrier of active ingredients in powdered and sachet products.