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left-of-center2012

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I have used Erythritol markie Jan 2022 #1

Erythritol is a sugar alcohol and like mallitol and the others may be ok in very small amounts BUT hlthe2b Jan 2022 #2

markie

(22,920 posts)

1. I have used Erythritol

Reply to left-of-center2012 (Original post)

Fri Jan 7, 2022, 03:48 PM

Jan 2022

consistently for years (for coffee, on oatmeal, etc) don't bake with it... not the same, use it for everything else though

hlthe2b

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2. Erythritol is a sugar alcohol and like mallitol and the others may be ok in very small amounts BUT

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Fri Jan 7, 2022, 07:20 PM

Jan 2022

is notorious for causing GI upset, cramping, diarrhea in even slightly higher amounts. Sensitivity varies widely by individual. Most products mix it with other sweeteners to keep the sugar alcohols low.

Erythritol side effects typically include digestive problems and diarrhea. It may also cause bloating, cramps, and gas. Additionally, erythritol and other sugar alcohols frequently result in more water in the intestines, causing diarrhea. Nausea and headaches may occur as well.

Me? I stick with Sweet Leaf Brand Stevia (contains ONLY stevia unlike most other products). I will use Splenda (sucralose) as an alternative, but I typically stick with stevia.