Erythritol
Erythritol suppliers and sourcing guide
Erythritol is a four-carbon sugar alcohol (polyol) that occurs in small amounts in fruits and fermented foods. Commercial erythritol is made by fermenting glucose, usually from corn or wheat starch, with a yeast or yeast-like fungus, then filtering, purifying and crystallizing it. It is sold mainly as white crystals or powder and is often blended with stevia or monk fruit extract to reach sucrose-level sweetness.
- Category
- Sweeteners
- Also known as
- E968 · meso-erythritol · 1,2,3,4-butanetetrol · CAS 149-32-6
- Facts checked
- November 2026
Forms and grades of erythritol
Suppliers sell different products under the same name. Specify the one you need.
Granular
Free-flowing crystals similar in size to table sugar, used in baking, tabletop products and dry mixes.
Powdered
Milled fine grade for confectionery coatings, frostings, chocolate and fast-dissolving drink powders.
Non-GMO
Erythritol made from non-GMO glucose, sometimes third-party verified, offered next to conventional grades.
Organic
Erythritol fermented from certified organic feedstock, available from fewer suppliers.
Sweetener blends
Erythritol pre-blended with stevia, monk fruit extract or allulose at a stated ratio.
What to check on the COA
Compare each result with your own specification when the lot arrives.
- Assay (HPLC)
- Erythritol purity on a dry basis by HPLC, with other polyols such as glycerol and ribitol reported.
- Loss on drying
- Moisture by loss on drying; erythritol is not very hygroscopic, so a high value can point to poor drying or storage.
- Reducing sugars
- Residual reducing sugars from the fermentation feedstock, which affect browning and color in finished goods.
- Heavy metals
- Lead and other metals by ICP-MS against the FCC or supplier limit.
- Microbiology
- Total plate count, yeast and mold, coliforms and pathogens such as Salmonella.
- Particle size
- Sieve analysis for granular and powdered grades, which affects dissolving speed, texture and blend uniformity.
Storage, lots and expiry
Storage and shelf life
Store erythritol sealed in a cool, dry area off the floor; it is less hygroscopic than most polyols but powdered grades can still cake under humid conditions. Shelf life is set by the supplier's specification, and moisture and micro are the usual retest items for older stock.
Lots and expiry dates
Record the assay, moisture and particle size for each lot, since particle size drives texture in coatings and chocolate. Note the feedstock origin and any non-GMO or organic certificate tied to the lot if your label makes those claims.
Regulatory status
Facts from regulators and standards bodies, each linked to its source.
FDA's GRAS Notice Inventory lists GRN 76 for erythritol, notified by Cerestar Holding B.V. and closed with FDA having no questions; later erythritol notices include GRN 789 from Cargill.
Source: hfpappexternal.fda.gov (opens in a new tab)21 CFR 101.9 allows a general factor of 0 calories per gram for erythritol when calculating calories for nutrition labeling.
Source: ecfr.gov (opens in a new tab)Health Canada includes erythritol in its List of Permitted Sweeteners, with maximum levels set by food category.
Source: canada.ca (opens in a new tab)
This is general information, not regulatory advice. Status differs by country and by how the ingredient is used, so check the rules for your product and market.
Erythritol suppliers
Manufacturers and distributors whose own websites say they sell it.
We are checking erythritol suppliers now
Every listing is checked against the supplier’s own website before it goes live, so this list fills in over the coming weeks. The specs and COA checklist above are ready today.
Sell erythritol? Request a listingFrequently asked questions
What forms of erythritol can brands buy?
Common forms include granular, powdered, non-GMO, organic and sweetener blends. Ask each supplier for the specification sheet of the exact grade they quote.
What should the COA for erythritol include?
Expect assay (HPLC), loss on drying, reducing sugars, heavy metals, microbiology and particle size, each with its method, specification and result for that lot.
How should erythritol be stored?
Store erythritol sealed in a cool, dry area off the floor; it is less hygroscopic than most polyols but powdered grades can still cake under humid conditions. Shelf life is set by the supplier's specification, and moisture and micro are the usual retest items for older stock.
What is the regulatory status of erythritol?
FDA's GRAS Notice Inventory lists GRN 76 for erythritol, notified by Cerestar Holding B.V. and closed with FDA having no questions; later erythritol notices include GRN 789 from Cargill. 21 CFR 101.9 allows a general factor of 0 calories per gram for erythritol when calculating calories for nutrition labeling. Health Canada includes erythritol in its List of Permitted Sweeteners, with maximum levels set by food category.
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