Polyols

As all polyols, erythritol is a sugar alcohol or hydrogenated carbohydrate. It is also known as sugar replacer, bulk sweetener or sugar-free sweetener. Erythritol is a white crystalline powder with a clean sweet taste that is similar to sucrose. It occurs naturally in many foods such as pears, melons, grapes, mushrooms, wine, soy sauce and cheese.

As all polyols, isomalt is a sugar alcohol or hydrogenated carbohydrate. It is also known as sugar replacer, bulk sweetener or sugar-free sweetener. Isomalt is the only polyol derived from beet sugar. It has a sugar-like and mild sweetness devoid of any aftertaste and without any distracting cooling effect.

As all poyols, lactitol is a sugar alcohol or hydrogenated carbohydrate. It is also known as sugar replacer, bulk sweetener or sugar-free sweetener. Because of incomplete absorption, lactitol only contributes with 2.4 kcal (9 kJ) per gram, compared to 4 kcal (17 kJ) per gram for typical carbohydrates.

As all polyols, maltitol and maltitol syrup are sugar alcohols or hydrogenated carbohydrates. They are also known as sugar replacers, bulk sweeteners or sugar-free sweeteners. Maltitol is a bulk sweetener coming from wheat and maize.

As all polyols, mannitol is a sugar alcohol or hydrogenated carbohydrate. It is also known as sugar replacer, bulk sweetener or sugar-free sweetener.

As all polyols, sorbitol and sorbitol syrup are sugar alcohols or hydrogenated carbohydrates. They are also known as sugar replacers, bulk sweeteners or sugar-free sweeteners. Sorbitol can be found naturally in various fruits.

As all polyols, xylitol is a sugar alcohol or hydrogenated carbohydrate. It is also known as sugar replacer, bulk sweetener or sugar-free sweetener. It is found in the fibers of many fruits and vegetables.