Tag: Sweetener production

Erythritol is a sugar alcohol that is almost non-caloric, containing only about 0.24 calories per gram compared to table sugar's four calories. This article delves into the precise components of erythritol, exploring its chemical structure, natural origins, and the manufacturing process behind the commercial product found in many diet foods.

Over 40,000 foods and beverages worldwide contain stevia. A zero-calorie sugar substitute, what is stevia sweetener made out of is a common question, and the answer lies in the highly purified sweet compounds extracted from the leaves of the *Stevia rebaudiana* plant.