01 / 04What it is
E968 in plain English
Erythritol is a near-calorie-free sugar alcohol that is well tolerated by the gut. A 2023 study associated high blood levels with cardiovascular events, prompting ongoing research.
Sugar alcohol; recent studies probe a possible link to blood clotting.
02 / 04Why it's used
It sweetens without the sugar.
To deliver sweetness with fewer calories than sucrose — typically in diet drinks, low-sugar yoghurts and sugar-free confectionery.
sweetener
03 / 04Health concerns
Mild controversy, nothing pressing.
Mild controversy; generally fine at typical dietary exposure.
04 / 04Regulatory status
How the world's regulators rule
- Australia · FSANZ
- Permitted
- Banned jurisdictions
- None recorded
- Filtr risk tier
- Low risk
- Filtr score penalty
- −1 points
- Category
- Sweetener
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