Erythritol
Product Introduction: Erythritol is a crystal product obtained by fermentation, refining and crystallization of glucose converted from corn using biological fermentation technology.
[Molecular formula] C4H10O4
[Molecular weight] 122.12
[Product specification] 25kg/bag
[Physical and chemical properties]
Its appearance is white crystalline granule or crystalline powder, its sweetness is about 60-70% of sucrose, solubility in water is 37% (25°), slightly soluble in ethanol, insoluble in ether. Melting point is119-123℃ and boiling point is 331℃.
| Sensory requirements | ||
| Item | Requirements | Testing Method |
| Colour | White | Take an appropriate amount of samples and place them in a clean and dry white porcelain dish, observe their color and state under natural light, and taste them. |
| Flavour | Aweet | |
| Status | Crystalline powder or particle | |
| Physical and chemical properties | ||
| Item | Specification | Testing Method |
| Erythritol,w/% | 99.5～100.5 | A3 in Appendix A |
| Loss on Drying,w/% | ≤0.2 | GB 5009.3 Direct Drying Method |
| ignition residue,w/% | ≤0.1 | A4 in Appendix A |
| reducing sugar,w/% | ≤0.3 | A5 in Appendix A |
| Ribosomes and glycerols (on dry basis),w/% | ≤0.1 | A6 in Appendix A |
| 铅（Pb）/（mg/kg） | ≤1 | GB 5009.12 |
| a Drying temperature and time are 105℃ and 4h respectively | ||
【Test chart of mouthfeel】
