Erythritol is a natural, zero-calorie, filler sweetener that can replace sucrose. It has a clear sweetness similar to sucrose and is widely found in natural plants and animals, such as seaweed, mushrooms, melons, and grapes. It also exists in human eyeballs, serum, and semen. Fermented foods such as wine, beer, and soy sauce also contain erythritol, but the content is very small.
Chemical Properties:
White crystals, slightly sweet, relative sweetness 0.65, refreshing, low calorific value, about one tenth of the calorific value of sucrose. Melting point 126ºC, boiling point 329~331ºC. Soluble in water (37%, 25ºC). Due to low solubility, it is easy to crystallize.
Production Method:
Corn starch is fermented by safe and appropriate edible grade hyperosmophilic yeast at high concentration. The fermented mash is sterilized by heating and filtered, then purified by ion exchange resin, activated carbon and ultrafiltration, crystallized, washed and dried.
Main Uses:
Low-calorie sweetener; diluent for high-intensity sweeteners. Can be used in chocolate, baked goods, candy, table sugar, soft drinks, etc. Also acts as a moisturizer, flavor enhancer, texture improver, and molding aid.
| Item | Standard |
|---|---|
| Appearance | white crystalline powder |
| Assay (%) | 99.5-100.5 |
| Loss on drying (%) | <0.2 |
| Residue on ignition (%) | ≤0.1 |
| Heavy metal (Pb) | 0.0005 |
| Arsenic | ≤2.0ppm |
| Non soluble residues (mg/kg) | ≤15 |
| Pb | ≤1.0ppm |
| Glycerol + Ribitol (%) | ≤0.1 |
| Reducing Sugars (%) | ≤0.3 |
| Melting point | 119-123 |
| PH Value | 5.0 ~ 7.0 |
| Conductivity (μs/cm) | ≤20 |
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