erythritol

Tanımlar (İngilizce)

1. isim A naturally occurring tetrahydric sugar alcohol, (2R,3S)-butane-1,2,3,4-tetraol, found in some fruits and used as a food additive and sugar substitute.

   “Erythritol exists naturally in a wide variety of foods, including mushrooms, watermelons, pears and grapes. Erythritol is also found in fermented foods such as cheese, wine, sake, beer and soy sauce. In addition, erythritol is present in the tissues and bodily fluids of humans and animals.”