What Is Erythritol and How to Use It In Moderation
When choosing a sweetener , you have many choices, but from different perspectives, only a few can be considered the best, and erythritol is one of them. Erythritol is a polyol that contains almost no calories and is considered safe for consumption of up to 1 gram per kilogram of body weight/day. Its benefits If we talk about natural sources of erythritol, it is found in fruits, vegetables and fermented beverages and its consumption is estimated to be 25 mg/person/day in the United States and 100 mg/person/day in Japan. The benefit of erythritol is that it leaves no residual taste in food and can be used at high temperatures. It is absorbed in the small intestine, but not metabolized, so it has no effect on blood sugar levels, which is very beneficial for diabetics. It is also good for preventing tooth decay because it inhibits the growth of some oral bacteria and neutralizes the acidic ph levels caused by oral bacteria. Moderate use of sugar Swee...