The first question that comes to mind about erythritol is: Where does it come from?
To understand where erythritol is obtained, it is enough to know that, being a substance belonging to the group of polyols or polyalcohols, it is obtained from the fermentation of sugars of fruits and other plant foods. In nature it is mainly found in melons, pears and grapes, but also in foods such as cheese and pistachios.
Furthermore, among its most interesting property there is its high sweetening power (compared to common sucrose) and its low calorie content. It is not characterized by any aftertaste and therefore does not influence the final flavor of the drinks or preparations to which it is added. Many people wonder because erythritol has no calories . It is quickly said: our body perceives its sweetness on the tongue, but it is not assimilated and is totally expelled through urine.
Other obvious ones benefits reside in the fact of:
- Don't provoke caries and be safe for your dental health and of the oral cavity
- It does not affect blood glucose and insulin levels as its glycemic index it is equal to zero
- It does not cause a laxative effect like other polyols as it is almost completely absorbed in the intestine and excreted through urine.
