Ingredient
Erythritol
Scout's take
Erythritol is a sugar alcohol that provides ~70% the sweetness of sugar with near-zero calories and glycemic impact. Most is absorbed before reaching the colon, making it less likely to cause digestive upset than other sugar alcohols.
More from Scout's analyses
Erythritol is a sugar alcohol used as a sweetener that has minimal impact on blood sugar levels. It is generally recognized as safe for oral use, although its long-term effects in mouthwash formulations are less studied.
from the analysis of SuperMouth Wash Super Mint plastic bottleSugar alcohol produced through industrial fermentation. While near-zero calorie with no blood sugar impact, recent studies have linked high erythritol levels to increased cardiovascular risk and blood clotting.
from the analysis of Quest Protein BarNatural sugar alcohol sweetener with zero glycemic impact and zero calories. Well-tolerated and a clean sweetener choice.
from the analysis of Legion Pulse Pre-WorkoutFound in 6 products
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