NOW Foods, Erythritol, Great-Tasting Sugar Replacement, Zero Calories, Low Glycemic Impact, Kosher, 1-Pound (Packaging May Vary)
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Brand | NOW |
Item Weight | 16 ounces |
Specialty | Low Glycemic |
Package Weight | 0.46 Kilograms |
Product Benefits | Clean |
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- 1 Pounds Powder
- NOW Foods Erythritol Natural Sweetener, 1 lb
- It can be used as a sugar substitute in most sugar-free recipes.
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Life is sweeter when you replace sugar with NOW Real Food Erythritol in your favorite foods and beverages. Erythritol is a diabetic-friendly and keto-friendly sweetener known as a sugar alcohol that's about 70% as sweet as refined sugar. It has 95% fewer calories than sugar, a low glycemic impact, and it doesn't contribute to tooth decay. You get all the sweetness of sugar without any of the bad stuff! NOW Real Food Erythritol is non-GMO and has a clean, sweet taste that's an ideal substitute for sugar in almost any application.
Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 3.5 x 2.6 x 5.2 inches; 1 Pounds
- Item model number : 6927
- Department : Health and Beauty>Health and Wellness
- UPC : 733739069276
- Manufacturer : NOW Foods
- ASIN : B000Z978SS
- Best Sellers Rank: #40,676 in Grocery & Gourmet Food (See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food)
- #357 in Sugar Substitutes
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Easy to use | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
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Sold By | Swanson Health Products | DureLife | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Anthony's Goods | Smart Labs, LLC |
form | Powder | Crystal | Powder | Powder | Granules,Granular | Granules |
weight | 1 pounds | — | 1 pounds | — | 80 ounces | — |
product benefit | Clean | Dental Health,Diabetes | Organic | Organic,Zero | Zero Calories | — |
ingredients | Total Fat 0 g 0% | USDA organic erythritol | Nutrition Facts Serving Size:2.5 tsp (10g)Servings Per Container: About 45DescriptionAmount per Serving% Daily Value Calories 0 Total Fat 0g 0%* Saturated Fat 0g 0%* Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 0mg 0%* Sodium 0mg 0%* Total Carbohydrate 10g 4%* Dietary Fiber 0g 0%* Total Sugars 0g Includes 0g Added Sugars 00%* Erythritol 10g Protein 0g Vitamin D 0mcg 0%* Calcium 0mg 0%* Iron 0mg 0%* Potassium 0mg 0%* *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. Ingredients: Organic Erythritol. Caution: If you have cardiovascular disease, a blood clotting disorder, or impaired kidney function, please consult physician before consuming products with erythritol. Since 1968, NOW Real Food® has been committed to providing the highest quality foods using only the finest ingredients. We're independent, family owned, and proud of it. NOW that's keeping it real. Packaged in a peanut-free facility that processes tree nuts. Certified Organic by QAI. Packaged and quality tested in the USA. Vegan Proud to be family owned since 1968. | Organic Erythritol Power. | Erythritol Granules | — |
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Packaged in a peanut-free facility that processes tree nuts.
Total Fat 0 g 0%
Life is sweeter when you replace sugar with NOW Real Food Erythritol in your favorite foods and beverages.
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Customers like the taste, quality and sugar content of the health personal care product. For example, they mention it tastes better, works well for baking and has zero effect on blood sugar. That said, some disagree on value, pain, cooling, and granularity.
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Customers like the taste of the erythritol. They say it tastes better, has a heavy aftertaste, and is slightly less sweet than sugar. Some say it doesn't leave a gross after taste. Overall, most are happy with the taste and recommend it as an all-natural, no calorie sweetener.
"...no blood sugar effects at all, I'd recommend this, since it has a very nice taste (like sugar) with no aftertaste...." Read more
"I got the granular, which DOES taste great, and it’s as pure as you can get. Some people think it’s expensive, but I think it’s a good value...." Read more
"...No aftertaste like Stevia or similar sugar replacements, it's ever so slightly less sweet than traditional sugar..." Read more
"...At 15 bucks for 2.5 lbs. it's not a cheap sweetener, and it's easily the most expensive sugar alcohol/sweetener out there...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the product. They mention that it works well for baking, as a sugar alternative, and for low-carb treats and general sweetening in cooking and smoothies.
"In my opinion Erythritol is the best of the Zero Glycemic Index Sweeteners and I really like the Now Foods brand.. I couldn’t take all the bloating..." Read more
"...erythritol looks like very fine powdered sugar and is now ready to be used in baking, or cold dishes where the crystals become hard again...." Read more
"..."It's become the sweetheart of the food industry, an extremely popular additive to keto and other low-carb products and foods marketed to people..." Read more
"...5. Doesn't promote tooth decay.6. Can be mixed with stevia to make "Truvia."7...." Read more
Customers find the sugar content of the product to be good. They say it's a good sugar substitute with little or no aftertaste. They also appreciate that it has zero effect on blood sugar, and is the closest all natural sweetener that resembles sugar. Customers also mention that it does not increase your glycemic load or your insulin response. Overall, customers say it is the safest sugar substitute and helps lessen the calorie load.
"...After blending, the erythritol looks like very fine powdered sugar and is now ready to be used in baking, or cold dishes where the crystals become..." Read more
"This is a decent sugar substitute however, I'm docking two stars because you can't use it to make a "sugar free" (reduction) sauce, I've..." Read more
"NOW erythritol measures like sugar, has no weird aftertaste, and overall is a good value...." Read more
"...manufactured in massive quantities, erythritol has no lingering aftertaste, doesn't spike blood sugar and has less of a laxative effect than some..." Read more
Customers are happy with the shipping of the health personal care product. They mention that it came promptly, in good shape, and in great packaging. Some appreciate the ease of ordering it online and the fact that it was well sealed.
"I am giving the product 5 stars because the packaging is nice, the company shipped it on time and the product is perfect...." Read more
"Have been using eruthritol for quite some time now. The packaging is good and have no complains. Mixability is same as for any other erythritol...." Read more
"...I will say this; the product appears to be high-quality, and shipped very well sealed. Note that 3/5 means that it's "Just OK"...." Read more
"...So I'm still giving 5 stars, the product was packaged well, clean and exactly what I ordered...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the product. Some mention that it's a great value, with a very low net carb value. However, others say that it is extremely expensive.
"...Some people think it’s expensive, but I think it’s a good value...." Read more
"...The 2.5lb bag is also an excellent value for the price and one of the best prices I've seen for this much Erythritol...." Read more
"...Cons:1. More expensive than sugar.2. 70% as sweet as sugar.3. Doesn't dissolve as fast and as easily as sugar...." Read more
"...The Good: Great value. great taste. very pure. nice resealable package. shelf stable as this will not absorb moisture. Naturally sweet...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the pain of the product. Some mention that it has not upset their stomach at all, while others say that it makes them very nauseous and causes extreme stomach and intestinal issues.
"...Xylitol is awesome for fighting oral bacteria, but it will give you a temporary diarrhea, but that goes away when you use it regularly...." Read more
"...2. Natural - it usually derived from fruit.3. Less likely to cause gastro distress than other sugar substitutes.4...." Read more
"...I have is that I have to use this product in moderation as it can cause tummy upset...." Read more
"...Then after a second or two, it had a cool sensation like peppermint...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the cooling of the product. Some mention that it has a cooling effect that they don't notice too much, while others say that it makes everything feel cold in their mouth. Some say that the cooling effect can be distracting in baked goods, and it works well in hot liquids but not cold liquids. Some customers also mention that heating it diminishes its sweetness.
"...it has a cooling effect in your mouth (similar to the one you get from eating mint) - but this..." Read more
"...The mousse, while having good flavor, did indeed have a "cooling effect"..." Read more
"...and it melts in warmth very easily so there's no worry of making a hot drink only to have a..." Read more
"...You could if you don't mind it, but the cooling effect can be a bit distracting in those types of baked goods!..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the granularity of the product. Some mention that it has a nice granulated texture, just like sugar. However, others say that it's a bit granual and leaves a gritty texture behind. Some say that the texture seems weird and like tiny silicon beads.
"...Also it doesn’t dissolve very easily. It stays granular when you mix it into baked goods. I’m not sure if I will purchase again or not when I run out." Read more
"...I find the powdered form more convenient and soluble than the granulated sort, at first I didn't think it would make much of a difference but I've..." Read more
"...When I went to get it out of the fridge, and take it with us, it was a grainy, thick, clumpy mess!..." Read more
"...It’s the small version, like a Bullet. It powdered like magic...." Read more
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I would say the only downside is the cost and that it is only 70% as sweet as sugar. You can spike it with Stevia to make up the difference if you like Stevia. It doesn't take much to add to get it a lot sweeter. You should shake it up really well before using, though.
Note: If you want to buy this particular item, I discovered that this company has not charged me extra shipping for more bags going to the same address. I would avoid EmeraldForest, though, because the Erythritol I got from them had a very strange, foul smell -- like mothballs -- and had a faint aftertaste that was the same. Their customer service was very nasty when I called to return it, in spite of their "100% satisfaction guarantee". I am sticking with Now Foods from now on.
Also: It is a bit misleading that they call this particular item "powdered". Regular powdered sugar is pulverized and has cornstarch added to give it that silky feel, as well as calcium phosphate to improve its flowing ability. What they mean here, though, is that it is a much finer grain than their regular erythritol. It is still a grain, however. I buy it because it dissolves faster than the larger crystals, but both are good products.
Used in hot dishes, one does not need to grind this down, as it will dissolve and not re-crystalize unless the dish is cooled again. i.e. coffee, or pasta sauce.
The Good: Great value. great taste. very pure. nice resealable package. shelf stable as this will not absorb moisture. Naturally sweet. no chemicals or aftertaste (as long as you grind)
The Bad: Would prefer this already powdered.
Overall 4/5 stars: Very please with product, although I will look for a pre-powdered version of this product, preferably from "NOW Foods" as they have great quality products.
Specifically, NOW Foods Erythritol is derived from non-GMO corn via a lengthy fermentation, filtration, crystallization, ion exchange and concentration process. The final product contains no protein but the starting material is a corn derived isolate. Erythritol is derived from non-GMO corn via a lengthy fermentation, filtration, crystallization, ion exchange and concentration process (copied verbatim from an email I sent the company).
What makes Erythritol the most desirable sugar alcohol is that it has a GI of 0 (About 40 calories a cup, compared to 800 calories a cup in conventional sugar) , has very little of the gastrointestinal effects seen in other sugar alcohols (your body absorbs most of the Erythritol before it hits the large intestine unlike the other sugar alcohols, so you would need to eat a very large quantity of Erythritol before your body starts feeling upset - 1 gram to 1 kg of body weight seems to be the daily limit), and it doesn't have the funky aftertaste associated with artificial sweeteners.
So, is it too good to be true? Surely there must be some flaws with this product? Well, yes, Erythritol isn't perfect. It's about 70% as sweet as sugar (so you can't substitute 1:1 unless you don't mind a slightly less sweet final product), it has a cooling effect in your mouth (similar to the one you get from eating mint) - but this is greatly mitigated if you powder it in a spice grinder, and it can't be used to feed yeast (so you can't make root beer or pizza dough with it for example, but this really isn't a major concern since you can still use sugar, which will mostly be consumed by the yeast).
The only major sticking point is the price. At 15 bucks for 2.5 lbs. it's not a cheap sweetener, and it's easily the most expensive sugar alcohol/sweetener out there. That being said, you get what you pay for as NOW Foods does not skimp out on the quality.
So yeah, if you are diabetic or are looking for a way to cut out sugar from your diet without resorting to funky tasting sweeteners, Erythritol is your best option.
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