Fermented Erythritol Polyol for Sugar Replacement and Cooling Mouthfeel

Ingredient profile

Erythritol provides an ingredient option when sugar replacement and cooling mouthfeel are required together. Erythritol is a natural four-carbon sugar alcohol produced by fermentation of glucose, with about 60-70% of the sweetness of sucrose and essentially zero calories.

Formulation characteristics

• Digestive Tolerance Because most erythritol is absorbed in the small intestine and excreted unchanged, it is better tolerated than other polyols, with a much lower laxative threshold.
• High Cooling Effect and Clean Taste Delivers a pronounced cooling sensation and a clean sweetness with no aftertaste, and helps mask off-notes in sugar-free systems.
• Good Stability and Bulking Properties Highly stable to heat and acid, and provides bulk and texture in sugar-free formulations.
• For Erythritol, the practical comparison is between sugar replacement and the expected cooling mouthfeel result in the same recipe. Review polyol sweetness and bulking with a cooling sensation alongside the intended use. A sample trial should record appearance, mixing behaviour and stability through the planned process. The useful acceptance criteria depend on the finished formulation rather than on a powder photograph alone.
• The source describes the following presentation choices: crystalline polyol preparation; particle size to be specified. Specify the requested composition and physical form in the purchasing specification. For a product intended for confectionery, evaluate compatibility with the other ingredients and with the actual storage conditions. The ingredient name is only the starting point of that comparison.

Applications

The application examples include confectionery, beverages, bakery, desserts and sweetener blends. The relevant preparation should be selected for the intended matrix rather than assuming every described form is interchangeable.

Ingredient details

Handling and storage

Store in a cool, dry and sealed place, away from direct sunlight and high humidity, since polyol powders are hygroscopic.