What can I substitute for erythritol?
Running low on erythritol? Here are the best verified substitutes, including how to adjust your measurements.
About erythritol
Erythritol is a sugar alcohol (polyol) that occurs naturally in small amounts in fruits and fermented foods, but is commercially produced via fermentation of glucose. It provides approximately 70% of the sweetness of sucrose with virtually no calories and a negligible effect on blood glucose, making it popular in low-carb and diabetic-friendly cooking. Its distinctive cooling sensation on the palate and tendency to recrystallise when cooled set it apart from regular sugar.
Best substitute
erythritol and monk fruit blend
Commercially blended products such as Lakanto combine erythritol with monk fruit extract to boost sweetness closer to that of sugar, reducing the cooling aftertaste. These blends are designed as a 1:1 sugar replacement and behave very similarly to pure erythritol in baking.
Use 1 cup for every 1 cup of erythritol
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Alternative
xylitol
Xylitol is another sugar alcohol with roughly the same sweetness as sucrose, so you need slightly less than erythritol to achieve the same sweetness level. It behaves well in baking and does not recrystallise as readily as erythritol, though it is toxic to dogs and has a mild laxative effect in larger quantities.
Use ¾ cup for every 1 cup of erythritol
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Alternative
stevia (granulated)
Granulated stevia blends (often bulked with inulin or maltodextrin) can replace erythritol as a zero-calorie sweetener, though pure stevia is far more potent and can carry a bitter liquorice-like aftertaste. Look for a product specifically formulated as a cup-for-cup sugar substitute for best results in baking.
What is erythritol called in other countries?
| Country | Name |
|---|---|
| Australia | erythritol |
| United Kingdom | erythritol |
| United States | erythritol |
Common names for erythritol
sugar alcohol sweetenerpolyol sweetenerzero-calorie sugar substitute1,2,3,4-butanetetrol