Erythritol
noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 A naturally occurring tetrahydric sugar alcohol, (2R,3S)-butane-1,2,3,4-tetraol, found in some fruits and used as a food additive and sugar substitute.
"Erythritol exists naturally in a wide variety of foods, including mushrooms, watermelons, pears and grapes. Erythritol is also found in fermented foods such as cheese, wine, sake, beer and soy sauce. In addition, erythritol is present in the tissues and bodily fluids of humans and animals."
Example
More examples""Why's this medicine powder so sweet? It's like sugar!" "It contains erythritol.""
Etymology
From erythr- + -itol; ultimately from Ancient Greek ἐρυθρός (eruthrós, “red”).
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