
Erythritol is a calorie-free, tooth-friendly sugar substitute made from natural raw materials. Xucker Light is the ideal sweetener as part of a calorie-conscious diet. Erythritol crystals look similar to sugar or xylitol. Erythritol is easily soluble and is the best tolerated of all sugar alcohols because it is excreted almost completely unchanged. In Japan, erythritol has been used in many foods and medicines since 1990. Diabetics in particular appreciate its absolutely blood sugar-neutral properties. In the USA, erythritol was approved as a food in 1997 and in the EU in 2006 without any restrictions on quantities. Xucker Light in use It is less suitable for making jam because it crystallizes there. For the production of pastries and cakes, we recommend not exceeding 25% by weight of Xucker Light (erythritol). Mixed with xylitol in a 1:1 ratio, erythritol is very suitable for baking. To be used as a sugar substitute: 1g Xucker Light = approx. 0.7g sugar - no calories - 30% less sweet than sugar - 100% erythritol - no genetic engineering - vegan - made from renewable raw materials - tooth-friendly - suitable for diabetics (0 BE) - for sweetening drinks and food Note: Excessive consumption can have a laxative effect.