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Erythritol(E968)
Level 2 — Generally safeIn Winter's Dictionary
Erythritol is a natural sweetener — Sugar alcohol from fermentation of glucose
What it does
Sugar alcohol from fermentation of glucose
Where you'll see it
Bakery fillings, cakes, cookies, chewing gum, dairy drinks, hard candies, frozen dairy desserts, puddings, reduced-calorie beverages, yogurt
Benefits
Low-calorie, low GI index, low laxative effect. Doesn't affect blood sugar or insulin; zero glycemic index.
Regulatory status
- EU: approved
- Notes: GRAS allowed in U.S. since 1997
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): Erythritol has not been found to affect blood sugar or insulin levels and has a zero glycemic index