Erythritol has a wide range of uses, mainly including the following aspects:
1. Food industry
Sweetener: The sweetness of erythritol is close to sucrose, but the calorie is very low, it can be used as a low-calorie sweetener for food, such as low-sugar or sugar-free beverages, candies, chocolates, bakery products and so on.
Improvement of food flavor: Erythritol not only increases the sweetness of food, but also improves the overall flavor of food, making it more refreshing and non-sticky.
Preventing dental caries: Since erythritol will not be fermented by the bacteria in the mouth to produce acid, it has the effect of preventing dental caries and is suitable for use in children’s food and oral care products.
2. Pharmaceutical industry
Pharmaceutical excipient: Erythritol can be used as an excipient of drugs to improve the taste and solubility of drugs.
Health care products: The low calorie and antioxidant properties of erythritol make it an ideal raw material for making health care products, such as antioxidants and diet foods.
3. Other fields
Cosmetics: Erythritol has moisturizing and antioxidant effects, it can be used in cosmetics to help skin maintain moisture and elasticity.
Feed: Erythritol can also be used as feed additives to improve the taste and nutritional value of feed.