Food Additives

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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