| CAS# | 149-32-6 |
| FORMULA | C4H10O4 |
| INS Number | 968 |
| E Number | E968 |
| Synonyms | Erythrol; Mesoerythritol |
| GROUPS/USES | Food & Beverage, Food Additives |
| Markets | Food & Beverage |
FAQ’S
What is Erythritol?
Erythritol is a carbohydrate that is called as a sugar alcohol that is used as a sugar substitute.
What are the uses of Erythritol?
Erythritol is a sugar substitute used in many foods, including baked goods, frozen desserts, beverages, and sauces. It is used as a bulk sweetener which can add weight and volume to foods, affecting their texture and mouthfeel.
What is the function of Erythritol in Food industry?
Erythritol acts as a flavor enhancer, humectant, nutritive sweetener, texturizing agent and stabilizer in food industry.
Choice Organochem LLP supplies Erythritol to users/customers for Food & Beverage.
Erythritol Specifications
Food Chemicals Codex (FCC)
| Test Items | Specifications |
| Appearance | White crystals |
| Solubility | Soluble in water and is slightly soluble in alcohol |
| Assay | NLT 99.5%-NMT100.5% |
| Lead | NMT 1mg/kg |
| Loss on Drying | NMT 0.2% |
| Reducing Sugars (as glucose) | NMT 0.3% |
| Residue on Ignition | NMT 0.1% |
| Ribitol and Glycerol | NMT 0.1% |