ERYTHRITOL
Erythritol is a sweetener classified as a sugar alcohol, and is a natural sugar found in fermented foods such as wines and rice wines as well as fruits and mushrooms. According to the energy evaluation methods of the Ministry of Health and Welfare, it is the only sugar with a recognized energy value of 0kcal/g in Japan.
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Characteristics
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Made from glucose by fermentation
Fig.1.Fermentation from glucose
ERYTHRITOL in various foods
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ERYTHRITOL (mg/l,mg/kg) |
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White wine |
170 |
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Red wine |
280 |
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Rice Wine |
180 |
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Melon |
4.7 |
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Grape (Muscat) |
4.2 |
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Soy Sauce |
910 |
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Miso Bean Paste |
1310 |
ERYTHRITOL, its attractive property
- Very low calorie value,
compared to other polyols, sugars and bulking agent - Tooth friendly
Not Metabolized by Oral Bacteria, ideal for use in "Sugar free" products - High Laxative Tolerance, compared to standard polyols
- Ideal for diabetics
does not affect Plasma Glucose and Insulin Levels - Attractive taste
Enhances Sweetening Quality of high intensity sweeteners
Synergistic with a wide variety of other polyols and sugars - Strong cooling effect
- Low water activity and Low moisture sensitivity
Applications
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General applications of ERYTHRITOL
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Low calorie |
Non-cariogenicity |
Coolness |
Low hygroscopicity |
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Beverage |
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Confectionery |
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Chewing gum |
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Candy |
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Cookie |
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Other |
Table top |
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Browny mix |
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Other applications of ERYTHRITOL
Cosmetics, pharmaceutical additives, industrial use (latent heat storage, hygroscopicity control)
Practical application of ERYTHRITOL is considered in many circles.
Physical and Chemical Properties
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1) Monosaccharide polyol |
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2) molecular weight |
122 |
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3) Energy |
0 kcal/g in Japan |
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4) Sweetness @ 10% soln. |
70% sugar equivalent |
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5) Melting point |
122C |
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6) Enthalpy |
-42.9 calories/gram |
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7) Solubility @ 25C in water |
47grams/100grams |
Package form
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20 kg/paper sack
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