Does Erythritol Come from Birch Trees? Fact-Checking the Sugar Substitute
                                
                                
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                                Despite a common misconception, the erythritol found in many sugar-free products does not come from birch trees. This popular zero-calorie sweetener is commercially produced through a fermentation process, unlike its birch-derived counterpart, xylitol.