
Erythritol powder, food grade
Products Specification
Specification | ||
Product Name: | Erythritol | |
CAS NO.: | 149-32-6 | |
Items | Unit | Specification |
Appearance | - | White crystalline powder or granular |
Taste | - | Practically odorless with sweet taste |
Melting range | ℃ | 119-123 |
Assay | % | 99.5-100.5 |
Solubility | - | Very soluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol |
PH value | - | 45784 |
Loss on drying | % | ≤0.2 |
Ash | % | ≤0.1 |
Lead(Pb) | mg/kg | ≤0.5 |
As | mg/kg | ≤0.3 |
Reducing sugars | % | ≤0.3 |
Ribitol and glycerol | % | ≤0.1 |
Microboilogy | ||
Content fo bacterica | cfu/g | ≤300 |
Yeast and moulds | cfu/g | ≤100 |
Coliform | mpn/100g | ≤30 |
Pathogens | - | Negative |
Total plate count | cfu/max | ≤10 |
Conliform | - | Negative |
Conclusion: | The Product complies with FCC, USP. | |
Package: | 25kg bags. | |
Storage | Store in cool, dry and clean places. |
Product introduction
Erythritol is a naturally occurring sugar alcohol widely used as a sweetener in foods and beverages.
It is a low-calorie, blood sugar-friendly natural sweetener widely used in food, beverages, and pharmaceuticals. It is suitable for diabetics and health-conscious individuals.
Redwood Biotech provides different mesh sizes of Erythritol.
We are the top quality producer for Erythritol from China, who we have R&D center and provide customized products.
We are the top quality producer for Erythritol from China, who we have R&D center and provide customized products.

Chemical Properties:
Chemical Formula: C₄H₁₀O₄
Molecular Weight: 122.12 g/mol
Appearance: White crystalline powder
Sweetness: About 60-70% as sweet as sucrose
Caloric Content: Almost zero (0.24 kcal/g)
Sources:
Naturally found in fruits (e.g., grapes, pears) and fermented foods (e.g., soy sauce, sake).
Industrially produced mainly through the fermentation of glucose.
Advantages:
Low Caloric Content: Almost not metabolized by the body, suitable for calorie control.
No Impact on Blood Sugar: Does not cause blood sugar fluctuations, suitable for diabetics.
Non-Cariogenic: Not utilized by oral bacteria, beneficial for dental health.
Good Tolerance: Causes fewer gastrointestinal issues compared to other sugar alcohols.


Applications:
Food: Used in sugar-free candies, chewing gum, baked goods, etc.
Beverages: Used in sugar-free drinks, sports drinks, etc.
Pharmaceuticals: Used as a sweetener in medicines and health products.
Safety:Recognized as a safe food additive by the FDA, EFSA, and other authorities.
No strict daily intake limit, but moderation is recommended.