Functional Properties of Erythritol and Its Progress in the Development of Beverages
Excessive intake of sucrose increases the risk of metabolic diseases such as diabetes,obesity and hyperglycemic syndrome.As people's concern for their health gradually increases,and the concept of low-sugar or zero-sugar food enters the public's view.Hence natural sweeteners have received widespread attention.Erythritol is a sugar alcohol sweetener of natural origin,and most studies have shown that erythritol is a relatively healthy and functional sugar substitute.This paper discusses the structure,physicochemical properties,functional properties of erythritol and its application in beverage development,with a view to providing theoretical support for the application of erythritol in the actual production of beverage industry in the future.