What is Erythritol?
Erythritol is a delicious, guilt-free sweetener! It can be manufactured from starches or extracted from plants. It’s also naturally occurring in some fruits and vegetables. Emerald Forest Sugar’s Erythritol is made from cane sugar which is naturally fermented and crystallized to create erythritol. It’s also a sugar alcohol and has the same health and dental benefits as xylitol. Erythritol is unique among sugar alcohols as 90% of it is absorbed – but not metabolized – in the small intestine and then eliminated through normal bodily functions. As a result, it has the highest digestive tolerance of all sugar alcohols. It has zero calories and is low carb. It’s also safe for diabetics as it has a glycemic index of zero and won’t raise blood sugar or affect insulin levels. Erythritol, like xylitol, is also non-allergenic. It’s also approved as a food additive by the FDA.
