Tag: Heat of solution

Erythritol has one of the highest heats of dissolution among all sugar alcohols, a physical property that directly explains why **erythritol causes a cooling sensation** when it dissolves. This refreshing effect is a defining characteristic that influences its use in various food and confectionery products.

According to food scientists, erythritol has one of the strongest cooling effects among all sugar alcohols. This phenomenon is not an illusion but a real physiological and chemical reaction that happens in your mouth and is a defining characteristic of this popular sweetener.