Erythritol - low-energy sugar substitute
Erythritol, also known as erythrol, is a low-energy sweetener that is an chemical compound, classified as polyols, or polyhydric alcohols. It is a substance that occurs naturally in nature, especially in fruits and fermented products - the ingredient can be found, among others, in grapes, pears, wine or soy sauce. It is a calorie-free compound with a zero glycemic index, which has a sweet taste and dissolves well in water, which makes it willingly used as a substitute for traditional sugar, or sucrose. Erythritol is also used as a food additive, which is marked with the symbol E968.