Erythritol is better than sugar?

It is spoken in all the languages ​​of the world and it is finally becoming more and more common to find it in even everyday recipes, especially when you want to make a change to your diet and habits.

THE' erythritol It is a natural sweetener which is extracted from various plants, and is composed of 4 carbon atoms. Unlike sugar, erythritol is a sugar alcohol that is obtained through bacterial fermentation processes of plant sugars.

Although it is a little-known sweetener compared to other products such as stevia and xylitol , erythritol offers numerous nutritional benefits. Being a completely natural compound, not chemically obtained, erythritol is easily digested and assimilated quickly, without containing synthetic substances.

Furthermore, erythritol has a glycemic index of zero, a very limited caloric intake (0.2 Kcal per gram) and a sweetening power similar to that of common sugar. This makes it an ideal alternative for those who want to maintain a low-calorie diet or for diabetics.

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One of the most interesting features of erythritol is its particular metabolism, which prevents the compound from accumulating in the intestine. This means that it works very well, without the risk of triggering unpleasant episodes of diarrhea.

Furthermore, erythritol minimizes the risk of developing cariogenic processes, since it preserves the oral cavity from bacterial colonization. Thanks to its antioxidant properties, this sweetener is able to protect the intestinal mucosa from free radicals that could attack the mucosal cells and cause the deterioration of the barrier function. This is in fact one of the reasons why it is used in combo with long-chain inulin, which is also a truly useful ingredient for the body and its well-being. We invite you to discover the convenience pack already present on our e-commerce and one of our best sellers!

As for the taste, erythritol has a taste completely similar to that of common sugar and does not have the bitter aftertaste typical of polyalcohols present in synthetic products. It is therefore an excellent alternative for the preparation of pastry products and sweets.

Being a thermostable compound, erythritol can be used without problems even in cooked preparations, both in the oven and in a pan. However, it has a light refreshing note on the palate, a bit like xylitol. The only defect of the substance is its poor solubility in cold liquids, which makes it inadvisable to use it without prior heating.

In short, the erythritol It is a natural sweetener with numerous nutritional benefits and health benefits. It is an ideal alternative to common sugar for those who want to maintain healthy habits. Furthermore, it is suitable for the preparation of pastry products and sweets and therefore excellent to enter as a substitute for sugar.

Have you already tried it or heard about it?

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