| Customization: | Available |
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| CAS No.: | 149-32-6 |
| Formula: | C4h10o4 |
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Erythritol is a naturally occurring sugar alcohol derived from corn starch or other plant sources through fermentation. It is a white crystalline powder that is approximately 60-70% as sweet as sucrose (table sugar), yet it contains virtually no calories. Erythritol is well-known for its high digestive tolerance, making it an ideal low-calorie sweetener for various food and beverage applications.
1. Food and Beverage Industry:
- Used as a low-calorie sweetener in a variety of products including baked goods, candies, dairy products, and beverages.
- Enhances flavor and sweetness without the calories of regular sugar.
- Suitable for use in sugar-free and low-calorie diets.
2. Pharmaceutical and Health Products:
- Commonly used in oral care products like toothpaste and mouthwash due to its non-cariogenic properties.
- Serves as a sweetener in dietary supplements and functional foods.
3. Other Uses:
- Can be used in cosmetics and personal care products as a humectant.
- Applied in the formulation of sugar-free chewing gums and lozenges.
| Item Name | Erythritol |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| Taste | Conforms |
| Odor | Conforms |
| Erythritol (on dry basis) (%) | 99.91 |
| Reducing sugar (dextrose) (%) | <0.20 |
| Ribitol and glycerol (on dry basis) (%) | 0 |
| Residue ignition (%) | 0.02 |
| Loss on drying (%) | 0.12 |
| Lead (mg/kg) | 0.24 |
| As (mg/kg) | <0.5 |
| Total plate count (cfu/g) | <10 |
| Coliform (mpn/g) | Cannot examine out |
| Saccharomycetes & mould (cfu/g) | <10 |
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