Erythritol is a bulk sweetener that is 60%-80% sweeter than sucrose. Its sweetness is pure, with a soft and refreshing taste, very close to the sweetness characteristics of sucrose. Erythritol is usually used in food as a sweetener, humectant, flavor enhancer, texture improver and molding aid. When erythritol is added to food in place of sucrose, the calorific value of food is greatly reduced.