Detailed Product Description

Name:  Erythritol
Synonyms:  meso-Erythritol; 1,2,3,4-Butanetetrol; meso-1,2,3,4-Tetrahydroxybutane
Molecular Formula:  C₄H₁₀O₄
Molecular Weight:  122.12
CAS Number:  149-32-6
EINECS:  205-737-3
 
Erythritol is a natural sugar alcohol which has been approved for use in the United States and throughout much of the world. It occurs naturally in fruits and fermented foods. At industrial level, Erythritol is produced from glucose by fermentation with a yeast, Moniliella pollinis. Erythritol is 6070% as sweet as table sugar yet it is almost non-caloric, does not affect blood sugar, or cause tooth decay, and is absorbed by the body, therefore unlikely to cause gastric side effects unlike other sugar alcohols.
Erythritol is a good-tasting bulk sweetener which is suitable for a variety of reduced- calorie and sugar-free foods. Erythritol has been part of the human diet for thousands of years due to its presence in fruits and other foods. Erythritol has a high digestive tolerance, is safe for people with diabetes, and does not promote tooth decay.
Erythritol, a polyol (sugar alcohol), is currently used as bulk sweeteners in reduced calorie foods. Erythritol has been part of the human diet for thousands of years as Erythritol is present in fruits such as pears, melons and grapes, as well as foods such as mushrooms and fermentation-derived foods such as wine, soy sauce and cheese. Since 1990, erythritol has been commercially produced and added to foods and beverages to provide sweetness, as well as enhance their taste and texture.
 
Specification
Product name Erythritol
Test Item Specification
Description White crystalline powder
Melting range 118-122 Dec
PH 5.0-7.0
Moisture 0.20% Max
Ash 0.01% Max
Heavy metals (Pb) 0.5ppm Max
Assay(on dry basis) 99% Min
As 2.0ppm Max
Count of bacteria,  300cfu/g Max
Coliform Negative
 
Packaging:   25kg net Kraft bag, PE inside.
Storage:   Stored in a dry and cool place, keep away from strong light and heat.
Shelf life: One year when stored properly in a well-closed container.