erythritol

[7Miriam]

I was wondering if anyone had heard of erythritol? I've been looking for stevia, but have not been able to find it. However, I did find a sweetener called erythritol. I found an article here Net Carbs that says it has zero carbs.

So I'm wondering - Has anyone tried it? Does it bring sugar cravings? Does it really have zero net carbs and is "legal" to use on Atkins?

I would love to be able to have something sweet that does not cause any problems - but part of me wonders if it is too good to be true.

[theredhead]

Re: erythritol

I use erythritol all the time with no problems. It has a "cooling" effect on your tongue that isn't pleasant by itself, so it is better mixed with another sweetener. I use about half liquid Splenda and half erythritol to sub for sugar in my recipes and it's always very good.

[7Miriam]

Re: erythritol

Thanks. Do you count it as zero net carbs?

[theredhead]

Re: erythritol

Yes, erythritol has no impact on insulin levels, unlike some other sugar alcohols.

[7Miriam]

Re: erythritol

Thanks very much!