Summary
Erythritol is a type of carbohydrate called a sugar alcohol that is found naturally in some foods and can also be made synthetically. It has no calories and nearly zero carbs per gram.
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It was first discovered in 1848 by a Scottish chemist named John Stenhouse.
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It is used as a sugar substitute and food additive.
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Eating a large amount of it may cause digestive issues, including nausea.
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Summary
It's a type of carbohydrate called a sugar alcohol that people use as a sugar substitute.
Erythritol is found naturally in some foods. It's also made when things like wine, beer, and cheese ferment.
Besides its natural form, erythritol has also been a man-made sweetener since 1990
Erythritol: Uses, Benefits, and Risks - WebMD
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Erythritol is a sugar alcohol used as a low calorie sweetener. But eating a large amount of it may cause digestive issues, including nausea. Sensitivity and symptoms can vary.
The low calorie sweetener erythritol may seem too good to be true.
Erythritol — Healthy Sweetener or a Big, Fat Lie?
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Erythritol is an organic compound, a four-carbon sugar alcohol (or polyol) with no optical activity, [2] used as a food additive and sugar substitute. It is naturally occurring. It can…
Erythritol - Wikipedia
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Summary
Erythritol is a natural sugar alcohol, just like xylitol . Sugar alcohols are carbohydrates that chemically have characteristics of both sugars and alcohols.
There are nearly zero carbs and zero calories per gram of erythritol.
Erythritol was first discovered in 1848 by a Scottish chemist named John Stenhouse.
Erythritol: Healthy Sweetener or Dangerous to Use? - Dr. Axe
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Erythritol is an artificial sweetener commonly used in low-sugar and sugar-free foods. It is designed to replace sugar and calories to create “diet-friendly” results. Powdered erythritol sweeteners bake in a…
What Is Erythritol? Erythritol Side Effects And Dangers
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