Erythritol is a natural sugar substitute that belongs to the class of sugar alcohols.
The caloric content of erythritol is equal to only 6% of the caloric content of a tablespoon of sugar. Moreover, its sweetness is 70% of the sweetness of sucrose.
A person does not have enzymes that digest erythritol. Therefore, this compound passes through the body in an unchanged form, without the harmful effects of sugar.
Does not increase blood sugar and does not increase insulin secretion.
Which is very important for diabetics and people with prediabetes. This sweetener is acceptable for people on a keto diet and for anyone who wants to reduce their dependence on sugar.
Does not increase bad cholesterol and triglycerides.
It was found that the consumption of erythritol does not lead to an increase in low-density lipoproteins, triglycerides and other biomarkers in human blood, which can determine the risk of developing atherosclerosis and which significantly increase their concentration under the influence of sugar, fructose and some other sweeteners.
Does not harm teeth.
When sugar enters the mouth, it feeds pathogenic bacteria that live in the oral cavity and destroy teeth. Erythritol is not absorbed by these bacteria and, therefore, does not multiply on it.
Does not destroy the intestinal microflora.
Some sugar substitutes, when they enter the large intestine, disrupt its microflora.
90% of erythritol does not reach the large intestine, meaning it does not have the ability to interfere with bacterial microflora. This sweetener is absorbed into the bloodstream from the small intestine and then excreted by the kidneys.