Erythritol is a sweetener that is quite similar to sugar in terms of taste and looks, yet has almost negligible calories. It is thus used extensively as sweeteners in the food and beverages industry. Erythritol is obtained from the hydrogenation or fermentation of various carbohydrates. It is about 70% as sweet as sucrose, which is very low in calorie and are sometime produced as zero calorie sweetener. Clinically, erythritol is ... Read more
