Erythritol CAS 149-32-6
Food Additives 2025-03-02
Erythritol is sugar alcohol (or polyol) that has been used as food additive. It has been found in some fruits and fermented foods. At the industrial production, it is produced from glucose by fermentation by Moniliella pollinis. With its advantage of 60%-70% as sweet as table sugar, it is almost noncaloric, does not affect blood sugar, does not cause tooth decay, and is partially absorbed by the body, excreted in urine and feces. It is less likely to cause gastric side effects than other sugar alcohols because of its unique digestion pathway.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Erythritol |
| CAS Number | 149-32-6 |
| Chemical Formula | C4H10O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 122.12 g/mol |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder or crystals |
| Taste | Sweet, with a purity of 98% or higher |
| Solubility | Soluble in water, with a solubility of 0.1 g/mL |
| Caloric Content | Zero calories per gram |
| Applications | Used as a sugar substitute in foods and beverages, suitable for diabetics and non-cariogenic |
| Stability | Stable, with a melting point of 118-120 °C and a boiling point of 329-331 °C |
| Safety | Generally recognized as safe; does not cause gastrointestinal discomfort when consumed in moderation |
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