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Erythritol

Group: Sweeteners

Harm level3 of 5In moderation

In plain words

Erythritol is a sugar alcohol with almost no calories that does not raise blood sugar and has about 70% of sugar's sweetness. You find it in baking sweeteners, keto and light products, often blended with stevia.

Where you find it: 'zero-calorie' sweeteners, keto products, drinks

Our recommendation

Use it in moderation; with cardiovascular disease, ask your doctor.

Possible risks and effects

  • Possible link to blood clotting and cardiovascular events (observational data).
  • Caution with cardiovascular disease or increased thrombosis risk.
  • Bloating and diarrhoea in large doses.

For experts

Erythritol is a four-carbon polyol produced by fermenting glucose; about 90% is absorbed and excreted unchanged in urine, so it is better tolerated than other polyols. A 2023 observational study linked high blood levels with more heart attacks and strokes and with increased platelet reactivity, but causality has not been shown. EFSA's 2023 re-evaluation set an ADI of 0.5 g/kg body weight and noted that high consumers may exceed it.

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This information is educational and based on EFSA assessments and available studies; it does not replace medical advice. With allergies, intolerances or illness, follow your doctor’s advice.