Erythritol Syrups

Erythritol is a natural sugar alcohol with a CLEAN SWEET TASTE and used as a sugar substitute. Erythritol in its pure form is a white crystalline powder, not unlike sugar. It is about 70% as sweet as sugar, but has virtually no calories. Many sites claim erythritol is 0 calories, but in reality it is 0.2 calories per gram, almost 99% LESS than sugar. Because the calory count is so small, for labeling purposes erythritol has 0 calorie value. One of the great things about erythritol is that it does not affect blood sugar levels, making it safe for diabeties! According to many clinical studies, erythritol has demonstrated it does not affect blood serum glucose OR insulin levels. This has allowed many researchers to conclude erythritol may be safely used to replace sucrose in foods designed specifically for people with diabetes. Like xylitol and other sugar alcohols, erythitol is actively resistant to oral bacteria, which is the main cause of tooth decay and bad breath. The FDA has approved use of the "does not promote tooth decay" health claim in foods containing erythritol. In fact, the FDA likes erythritol so much it has renewed its GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status. Newport Flavours use only the purest, natural ingredients in all its products. USAGE: For syrups we recommend no more than a 1:2 ratio of syrup to water (liquid).