Organic erythritol – a plant-based sugar substitute with 0 kcal for healthy sweetening and baking

Organic erythritol sweetens like sugar, but without calories. It belongs to the polyols, or sugar alcohols, and unlike sugar, it has zero energy value (0 kcal) and a zero glycaemic index. It is produced through natural fermentation from plant-based raw materials and comes in certified organic quality.

What organic means for erythritol

Organic farming certification for a sweetener does not apply only to the raw material, but to the entire supply chain. This means that the plant material from which erythritol is produced through fermentation comes from organic farming without synthetic pesticides and fertilisers and is traceable all the way back to the grower.

The certification is verified by an independent body, and its number can be found on the packaging next to the logo.

The sweet taste of sugar without calories

It achieves approximately 70% of the sweetness of sugar, which is why it is dosed at a ratio of 14 g per 10 g of sugar.

The reason for its zero energy value lies in how the body handles it. Erythritol is absorbed in the small intestine, but the body does not metabolise it further and excretes it unchanged in urine.¹ This is why it provides no energy, does not increase blood sugar levels and does not trigger an insulin response.¹

Does not raise blood sugar and is gentle on teeth

Consuming foods containing erythritol instead of sugar leads to a reduced rise in blood glucose levels after their consumption compared with foods containing sugar. At the same time, consuming such foods helps maintain tooth mineralisation, because unlike sugar, it does not feed the bacteria responsible for tooth decay.

Who it is suitable for

• You are dieting or in a cutting phase: Erythritol sweetens without a single calorie.
• You monitor your blood sugar: Erythritol does not raise blood glucose levels like sugar does, making it suitable for people with diabetes as well.
• You follow a low-carb or keto diet: This carbohydrate-free sweetener fits into a low-carbohydrate diet.
• You want organic quality: Erythritol comes in certified organic quality from plant-based raw materials.
• You bake and cook: Erythritol withstands higher temperatures, so you can bake and cook with it just like with sugar.

How to use erythritol

Use it instead of sugar, replacing 10 g of sugar with approximately 14 g of erythritol (it has 70% of the sweetness of sugar). Add it to drinks, batter and creams just like regular sugar. However, we recommend not exceeding a daily dose of 30 to 50 g.

You can use organic erythritol anywhere sugar is used:

• In drinks: It sweetens coffee, tea, cocoa and smoothies without extra calories.
• For baking: It withstands heat, so you can bake bundt cakes, cookies and pies with it.
• In desserts: Creams, puddings, quark and homemade ice cream.

Organic erythritol and its benefits

• zero energy value (0 kcal), unlike sugar
• consuming foods with erythritol instead of sugar leads to a reduced rise in blood glucose levels after their consumption
• consuming foods with erythritol instead of sugar helps maintain tooth mineralisation
• certified organic quality from plant-based raw materials
• suitable for drinks, baking and desserts; conversion ratio: 14 g per 10 g of sugar

Sources and scientific evidence

1. Mazi TA, Stanhope KL. Erythritol: An In-Depth Discussion of Its Potential to Be a Beneficial Dietary Component. Nutrients. 2023;15(1):204.

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Warning

For food use. Do not consume undiluted. Excessive consumption may cause laxative effects. Keep out of reach of children. Store in a dry place away from sunlight at room temperature.

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