Erythritol is a sweetener with no energy value.
It has a low glycemic index and has little effect on blood sugar levels. Therefore, its use is recommended for diabetics and anyone interested in a healthy lifestyle.
It looks very similar to sugar because it exists in the form of small crystals. Erythritol is only 30% less sweet than sugar and is also the closest approximation to sugar in taste.
It is a sweetener that chemically belongs to the polyol family. Polyols have no energy value and occur naturally in some fruits and fermented foods. It is produced from glucose through yeast fermentation.