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Erythritol as sweetener-wherefrom and whereto?
K Regnat1, R L Mach1, A R Mach-Aigner2
1Institute of Chemical, Environmental and Biological Engineering, TU Wien, Gumpendorfer Str. 1a, 1060, Wien, Austria.
Abstract:
Erythritol is a naturally abundant sweetener gaining more and more importance especially within the food industry. It is widely used as sweetener in calorie-reduced food, candies, or bakery products. In research focusing on sugar alternatives, erythritol is a key issue due to its, compared to other polyols, challenging production. It cannot be chemically synthesized in a commercially worthwhile way resulting in a switch to biotechnological production. In this area, research efforts have been made to improve concentration, productivity, and yield. This mini review will give an overview on the attempts to improve erythritol production as well as their development over time.
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