Blending of Erythritol and Stevia

Blending of Erythritol and Stevia

The blending of erythritol and stevia is a common sweetener combination, which is widely used in the food and beverage industry. The following are the advantages, applications and precautions of their blending:

I. Advantages of blending.

1. Taste optimization: Erythritol has pure sweetness and a cool taste, while stevia has high sweetness but may have a slight aftertaste. The blending of the two can complement each other, making the sweetness softer and purer, reducing the aftertaste of stevia, and improving the overall taste.

2. Good health attributes: Erythritol has low calories, hardly participates in human metabolism, and has little effect on blood sugar and insulin levels. Stevia is a natural sweetener with extremely low calories and has certain health functions, such as helping to lower blood pressure. The health characteristics of the blended product are outstanding, and it is suitable for diabetics, obese people and consumers who pay attention to their health.

3. Cost-effectiveness: Stevia has a high sweetness, and a small amount can achieve a high sweetness, but the price is relatively high. The cost of erythritol is relatively low. By blending, the amount of stevia used can be reduced while meeting the sweetness requirements of the product, thereby controlling the cost.

II. Application areas.

1. Beverage industry: In various beverages such as carbonated beverages, fruit juice drinks, tea beverages, sports drinks, etc., erythritol and stevia blending can replace traditional sucrose as a sweetener. It can not only give the beverage a good sweetness, but also reduce calories, which meets the consumer's demand for healthy drinks. For example, some sugar-free tea beverages use this blended sweetener to provide a refreshing sweetness while maintaining the flavor of tea.

2. Baked goods: Used to make cakes, bread, biscuits, etc. Blended sweeteners can replace part or all of sucrose and reduce the calories of baked goods. At the same time, the moisturizing property of erythritol helps to maintain the softness and taste of the product and extend the shelf life. For example, in some low-sugar cakes, the use of erythritol and stevia blending can make the cake healthier and less prone to drying while maintaining sweetness.

3. Candy industry: The erythritol and stevia blends can be used in candy products such as hard candy, soft candy, and chewing gum to make the candy sweet while reducing calories and reducing damage to teeth. For example, some sugar-free chewing gum uses this blended sweetener, which can provide long-lasting sweetness and is beneficial to oral health.

4. Condiments: In condiments such as salad dressing, ketchup, and sweet noodle sauce, blended sweeteners can increase the sweetness of the product, improve the flavor, and reduce calories. For example, some low-calorie salad dressings use erythritol and stevia blends, which makes the salad dressing more suitable for consumers who pursue a healthy diet while maintaining sweetness.