Steviva Erysweet, Erythritol, Sweetener

Our pure, GMO-free, gluten-free Erysweet Erythritol is a naturally-derived sugar substitute that looks and tastes very much like sugar, yet has almost no calories. It comes in granulated and powdered forms.

Erythritol has been used in Japan since 1990 in candies, chocolate, yogurt, fillings, jellies, jams, beverages, and as a sugar substitute.

Erysweet Erythritol is classified as a sugar alcohol. Sugar alcohols, also called polyols, are sugar substitutes that are either extracted from plants or manufactured from starches. Some of the more common sugar alcohol sweeteners are sorbitol and xylitol.

Sugar alcohols also occur naturally in plants. Erythritol is found naturally in small amounts in grapes, melons, mushrooms, and fermented foods such as wine, beer, cheese, and soy sauce.

• Diabetic Safe
• Low-glycemic
• Non-cariogenic
• Deliciouse
• Non-GMO
• Vegan
• Kosher
• Gluten-free
• Country of Origin(s): France, China

How Sweet is Erysweet Erythritol?

Erythritol is approximately 70 percent as sweet as table sugar (sucrose). Some manufacturers, however, claim that their erythritol products are as sweet as sugar.

How is Erysweet Erythritol Made?

Erythritol is usually made from plant sugars. Sugar is mixed with water and then fermented with a natural culture into erythritol. It is then filtered, allowed to crystallize, and then dried. The finished product is white granules or powder that resembles sugar.

Why Do People Use Erysweet Erythritol?

Erythritol has almost no calories. In the United States, erythritol is labeled as having 0.2 calories per gram, which is 95 percent fewer calories than sugar. In Japan, erythritol is labeled as having zero calories.

Erysweet Erythritol has not been found to affect blood sugar or insulin levels and has a zero glycemic index.

Erysweet Erthyritol has a clean, sweet taste. I've found that it’s more similar in taste to sugar than other natural sweeteners such as stevia (which can be bitter).

In reasonable amounts, erythritol doesn’t cause digestive upset and diarrhea that other sugar alcohols like sorbitol and xylitol are known to cause. This is because erythritol is a smaller molecule and 90 percent of erythritol is absorbed in the small intestine and for the most part excreted unchanged in urine. This quality makes erythritol unique among the sugar alcohols.

Erythritol isn’t metabolized by oral bacteria, which means that it doesn’t contribute to tooth decay. Erythritol was approved for use as a sugar substitute in Japan in 1990. In the United States, it is classified as being Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) since 1997. It was approved in Australia and New Zealand in 1999.

Since the early 1990s, several of Azure’s vendors have been developing alternative natural sweeteners. Stevia is one of the most popular. However, while stevia is great if you just need a tiny dash of sweetness in your coffee, it’s hard to work with in baking.

Steviva combines stevia with other natural ingredients to develop alternative sweeteners that behave more like sugar when it comes to baking and cooking. There are three different ingredients that are the basis for their new products: erythritol, xylitol and monk fruit.

Monkfruit is the new kid on the block and is currently Steviva’s #1 selling product. But it’s not actually a fruit. It’s a nut from Asia that’s been used as a sweetener for hundreds of years. For MonkSweet Plus Steviva uses an extract from the sweetest part of the rind, which produces a very intense sweetener with a slightly fruity aftertaste. 

Another natural ingredient is Erythritol, which has been used in Japan since 1990 in candies, chocolate, yogurt, fillings, jellies, jams and beverages. Erythritol is classified as a sugar alcohol, also called polyols, which occur naturally in many plants. In this case, fermented, non-GMO corn from France. Erythritol is unique among the sugar alcohols, and is easier on stomach than sorbitol.

Finally, Steviva introduces Xerosweet Plus with Xylitol, which is another sugar alcohol. The flavor profile of Xerosweet+ Stevia Fortified Xylitol is neutral enough for a variety of uses, yet it pairs especially well with mint or citrus flavors. Confections and gums, frozen desserts, puddings, jams and jellies are proven applications.

Steviva brand stevia extract has no additives whatsoever and is 100% natural in every sense of the word. In 2008 stevia was approved by the FDA for sale in the United States as a sweetener. Overseas, stevia controls over 40% of the sweetener market and you will often times find stevia on the kitchen or restaurant table just as you would sugar. 

Serving Size 1 tsp. (4.7g)
Calories 1
Calories from Fat 0
Total Fat 0g 0%
---Saturated Fat 0g 0%
---Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 4.7g 0%
---Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Sugars 0g
---Sugar Alcohol 4.7g
Protein 0g 0%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Ingredients

pure erythritol crystalline powder (Non-GMO)

Directions

Directions: Use for baking and cooking. 70% sweet as table sugar, adjust in recipes accordingly.

• Sauces, dressings, jams, jellies, fillings, icings, fondants, cream filling and meal replacement bars.
• Beverages, particularly fruit juices such as: cranberry, cherry, orange juice and lemonade.
• Bars, shakes, smothies, desserts, and sweet baked goods (up to 90% sugar reduction).