Erythritol/Polydextrose

[Bahototh]

Has anybody tried/experimented baking with Erythritol or Polydextrose?
I'm thinking of ordering some for baking brownies, bars and such.

From what I've read, these products could provide some "texture" in baked goods. Any tips?

[Elizellen]

Re: Erythritol/Polydextrose

I have used polydextrose in cooking which works well, but in UK no-one seems to sell erythritol

[Chicklady]

Re: Erythritol/Polydextrose

I've used erythritol. It works like sugar, is not quite as sweet, and has a cooling affect that's hard to describe. Imagine a mint without the mint flavor I use it with stevia powder to bring it up to the sweetness of sugar.

[Bahototh]

Re: Erythritol/Polydextrose

Ok, thanx everyone!

I'm waiting for my order from Netrition so I can start experimenting.