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Definition of erythritol in English: erythritolnoun ɪˈrɪθrɪtɒl mass nounChemistry A sweet substance extracted from certain lichens and algae. It is used medicinally as a vasodilator. A tetrahydric alcohol; chemical formula: C₄H₁₀O₄ Example sentencesExamples - Using the all-natural sweetener erythritol, found in grapes and melons, the healthful beverage is the first light yogurt product to achieve reduced sugar and calories without the use of aspartame or sucralose.
- Erythritol is made by breaking down food starch into glucose.
- Erythritol has been used in Japan since 1990 in candies, chocolates, soft drinks, chewing gums, yogurts and sugar substitutes.
Origin Late 19th century: from erythrite (earlier name for erythritol) + -ol. Definition of erythritol in US English: erythritolnoun Chemistry A sweet substance extracted from certain lichens and algae. It is used medicinally as a vasodilator. A tetrahydric alcohol; chemical formula: C₄H₁₀O₄ Example sentencesExamples - Erythritol is made by breaking down food starch into glucose.
- Erythritol has been used in Japan since 1990 in candies, chocolates, soft drinks, chewing gums, yogurts and sugar substitutes.
- Using the all-natural sweetener erythritol, found in grapes and melons, the healthful beverage is the first light yogurt product to achieve reduced sugar and calories without the use of aspartame or sucralose.
Origin Late 19th century: from erythrite (earlier name for erythritol) + -ol. |