Erythritol

Erythritol - why is it worth using?

Erythritol is used in a similar way to traditional sugar, so it can be added to tea or to prepare sweet baked goods. Erythritol has a glycemic index close to zero - it does not raise blood glucose levels. Erythritol does not interfere with the taste of the dish and can be sweetened, among others. drinks or various baked goods. Erythritol reduces the risk of developing caries. It is also said that erythritol has an antioxidant effect, i.e. it protects us against free radicals. It is assumed that classic sugar is slightly sweeter than erythritol, so in some cases erythritol is added to drinks and snacks in slightly larger amounts (e.g. instead of 1 teaspoon, it is worth adding 1.5 teaspoon). Stevia is much sweeter and many people do not tolerate this sweetener because of its excessive sweetness. Erythritol gives a pleasant feeling of coolness - other sweeteners, such as xylitol or stevia, do not give the feeling of erythritol.

Does erythritol have any side effects?

Erythritol can be included in your daily diet to replace sugar. But you should not consume erythritol in excessive amounts, so as not to expose yourself to malfunctioning of the digestive tract, diarrhea or abdominal pain. A laxative effect may occur when excessive amounts of erythritol are consumed. Erythritol Erythritol is practically not digested in the human body and is excreted in the urine. The amount of it in a given portion is very important - it is an individual matter and you should monitor your body. You can introduce erythritol into your diet gradually.

Erythritol Due to its properties, erythritol is suitable for:

• sweetening hot drinks: coffee, tea, cocoa and others.
• cupcakes and muffins
• jams and ice cream,
• gales,
• chocolate products,
• marmalades and candied fruits,
• baking yeast cakes or cookies,
• other recipes with healthy food.

Erythritol has a very wide range of uses, and anyone can add it to their favorite snack, dish or drink.

What is the glycemic index?

This is an indicator that informs us how quickly the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood increases after consuming a given product (within 12 minutes). This is an important topic for people suffering from diabetes, insulin resistance or for people who are losing weight or on a keto diet.