Erythritol (Natural Sugar Replacement) - 500g & 1kg
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Erythritol (Natural Sugar Replacement) - 500g & 1kg
Enjoy the sweeter things in life with Erythritol. Erythritol is created when a type of yeast ferments glucose from corn or wheat starch. This sweetener contains zero calories and with a low glycemic index, this sugar swap makes a great choice for diabetics (or anyone watching their sugar intake) because it will not cause a spike in blood sugar.
Use it in baked goods, coffee and even a morning bowl of oats!
Erythritol Facts:
- Approximately 70% as sweet as sugar.
- Virtually no calories (approximately 0.2 kcal/g which is only 5% of sugar.)
- Has a zero glycaemic index (GI), does not raise plasma glucose or insulin levels and is suitable for diabetics or consumers on a special diet.
- It is resistant to metabolism by oral bacteria and is, as a result tooth-friendly.
Ingredients: 100% Erythritol
Origin: France
How Interesting...
- Erythritol is a type of carbohydrate called a sugar alcohol, or polyol. It is unique from other sugar alcohols because it contains zero calories.
- Erythritol occurs naturally in a variety of foods (e.g., grapes, mushrooms, pears and watermelon) and some fermented foods and beverages like beer, cheese, sake, soy sauce and wine.
How Interesting... | |
1. | Erythritol is a type of carbohydrate called a sugar alcohol, or polyol. It is unique from other sugar alcohols because it contains zero calories. |
2. | Erythritol occurs naturally in a variety of foods (e.g., grapes, mushrooms, pears and watermelon) and some fermented foods and beverages like beer, cheese, sake, soy sauce and wine. |
Tags: stevia, organic, sweeteners