{"product_id":"erysweet-erythritol-sweetener","title":"@Erysweet, Erythritol, Sweetener","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-size: 12px;\"\u003e\r\n\tOur pure, GMO-free, gluten-free Erysweet Erythritol is a naturally-derived sugar substitute that looks and tastes very much like sugar, yet has almost no calories. It comes in granulated and powdered forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 12px;\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12px;\"\u003eErythritol has been used in Japan since 1990 in candies, chocolate, yogurt, fillings, jellies, jams, beverages, and as a sugar substitute.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 12px;\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12px;\"\u003eErysweet Erythritol is classified as a sugar alcohol. Sugar alcohols, also called polyols, are sugar substitutes that are either extracted from plants or manufactured from starches. Some of the more common sugar alcohol sweeteners are sorbitol and xylitol.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 12px;\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12px;\"\u003eSugar alcohols also occur naturally in plants. Erythritol is found naturally in small amounts in grapes, melons, mushrooms, and fermented foods such as wine, beer, cheese, and soy sauce.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul style=\"font-size: 12px;\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12px;\"\u003eDiabetic Safe\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\tLow-glycemic\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\tNon-cariogenic\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\tDeliciouse\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\tNon-GMO\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\tVegan\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\tKosher\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\tGluten-free\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\tCountry of Origin(s): France, China\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 12px;\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12px;\"\u003eHow Sweet is Erysweet Erythritol?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 12px;\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12px;\"\u003eErythritol is approximately 70 percent as sweet as table sugar (sucrose). Some manufacturers, however, claim that their erythritol products are as sweet as sugar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 12px;\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12px;\"\u003eHow is Erysweet Erythritol Made?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 12px;\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12px;\"\u003eErythritol is usually made from plant sugars. Sugar is mixed with water and then fermented with a natural culture into erythritol. It is then filtered, allowed to crystallize, and then dried. The finished product is white granules or powder that resembles sugar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 12px;\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12px;\"\u003eWhy Do People Use Erysweet Erythritol?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 12px;\"\u003e\r\n\tErythritol has almost no calories. In the United States, erythritol is labeled as having 0.2 calories per gram, which is 95 percent fewer calories than sugar. In Japan, erythritol is labeled as having zero calories.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 12px;\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12px;\"\u003eErysweet Erythritol has not been found to affect blood sugar or insulin levels and has a zero glycemic index.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 12px;\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12px;\"\u003eErysweet Erthyritol has a clean, sweet taste. I've found that it’s more similar in taste to sugar than other natural sweeteners such as stevia (which can be bitter).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 12px;\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12px;\"\u003eIn reasonable amounts, erythritol doesn’t cause digestive upset and diarrhea that other sugar alcohols like sorbitol and xylitol are known to cause. This is because erythritol is a smaller molecule and 90 percent of erythritol is absorbed in the small intestine and for the most part excreted unchanged in urine. This quality makes erythritol unique among the sugar alcohols.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 12px;\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12px;\"\u003eErythritol isn’t metabolized by oral bacteria, which means that it doesn’t contribute to tooth decay. Erythritol was approved for use as a sugar substitute in Japan in 1990. In the United States, it is classified as being Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) since 1997. It was approved in Australia and New Zealand in 1999.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 12px;\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12px;\"\u003eSince the early 1990s, several of Azure’s vendors have been developing alternative natural sweeteners. Stevia is one of the most popular. However, while stevia is great if you just need a tiny dash of sweetness in your coffee, it’s hard to work with in baking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 12px;\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12px;\"\u003eSteviva combines stevia with other natural ingredients to develop alternative sweeteners that behave more like sugar when it comes to baking and cooking. There are three different ingredients that are the basis for their new products: erythritol, xylitol and monk fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 12px;\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12px;\"\u003eMonkfruit is the new kid on the block and is currently Steviva’s #1 selling product. But it’s not actually a fruit. It’s a nut from Asia that’s been used as a sweetener for hundreds of years. For MonkSweet Plus Steviva uses an extract from the sweetest part of the rind, which produces a very intense sweetener with a slightly fruity aftertaste. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 12px;\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12px;\"\u003eAnother natural ingredient is Erythritol, which has been used in Japan since 1990 in candies, chocolate, yogurt, fillings, jellies, jams and beverages. Erythritol is classified as a sugar alcohol, also called polyols, which occur naturally in many plants. In this case, fermented, non-GMO corn from France. Erythritol is unique among the sugar alcohols, and is easier on stomach than sorbitol.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 12px;\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12px;\"\u003eFinally, Steviva introduces Xerosweet Plus with Xylitol, which is another sugar alcohol. The flavor profile of Xerosweet+ Stevia Fortified Xylitol is neutral enough for a variety of uses, yet it pairs especially well with mint or citrus flavors. Confections and gums, frozen desserts, puddings, jams and jellies are proven applications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tSteviva brand stevia extract has no additives whatsoever and is 100% natural in every sense of the word. In 2008 stevia was approved by the FDA for sale in the United States as a sweetener. Overseas, stevia controls over 40% of the sweetener market and you will often times find stevia on the kitchen or restaurant table just as you would sugar. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Azure Standard","offers":[{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":45080453152802,"sku":"AZ-SW324","price":9.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 x 1 lb","offer_id":45080453185570,"sku":"AZ-SW323","price":17.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lb","offer_id":45080453218338,"sku":"AZ-SW414","price":27.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 x 1 lb","offer_id":45080453251106,"sku":"AZ-SW322","price":47.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 x 5 lb","offer_id":45080453283874,"sku":"AZ-SW413","price":105.03,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"55 lb","offer_id":45080453316642,"sku":"AZ-SW164","price":273.43,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/8684\/0866\/files\/c1270431-1e19-4165-8c63-e49ef1a659ae.jpg?v=1773887203","url":"https:\/\/www.montavilla.coop\/products\/erysweet-erythritol-sweetener","provider":"Montavilla Food Co-op","version":"1.0","type":"link"}