Erythritol
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- Category :
Food and Feed additives
- CAS NO : 149-32-6
- EC NO : 205-737-3
- Molecular Formula : C4H10O4
- Main Specifications :
- Synonyms : Erythritol; 1,2,3,4-Butanetetrol; meso-1,2,3,4-Tetrahydroxybutane;butane-1,2,3,4-tetrol;(2R,3R)-butane-1,2,3,4-tetrol;(2R,3S)-butane-1,2,3,4-tetrol;(2S,3S)-butane-1,2,3,4-tetrol;
Uses : Erythritol resists decayed tooth effectively, caused mainly by streptococcus eroding tooth enamel, because erythritol can not be used by streptococcus, the candies and special tooth purificant made by using erythitol has an active function for children’s
Molecular Structure:
Product description:
Erythritol characterizes low caloric ability, excellent biologic tolerance, good thermo-stability, low hygroscopicity, low ice point. As substitute of cane sugar, erythritol is widely used in chewing gum, soft drink, jelly, ice-cream, baking and roasting foods, cakes, dairy produce, chocolate, all kinds candies, dessert etc.
Erythritol can not be decomposed into enzyme, so it is very suitable for patients suffering diabetes, obesity, hypertension, cardiac disease because of no catabolism.
Erythritol can not ferment , so it has the function to proliferate clearly bifidobacterium, avoid gastroenteric discomfort and enhance the immune ability.