We use erythritol derived from organic corn in select products because of its pleasant taste, low caloric value, and minimal effect on blood sugar. It sweetens, but is not recognized as a sugar and therefore has a minimal glycemic effect. We chose erythritol over other types of sugar alcohols like maltitol and sorbitol as they have historically been known to cause gastrointestinal (GI) issues because they can pull water into the intestine or get fermented by gut bacteria and cause symptoms like gas and bloating. However, erythritol is quite different as studies show that an individual can consume up to 50g/day without causing GI distress. And, at only 0.24 calories per gram erythritol helps to sweeten without causing any of the harmful metabolic effects of excess sugar.
How much erythritol do you use in your products?
Orgain produces products that are diverse in taste profile - some with and some without sweeteners and/or flavor. Organic erythritol is used in select Orgain products. If organic erythritol is used as an ingredient in an Orgain product, it will be declared on the list of ingredients and also the nutrition facts panel will confirm the specific amount in grams per serving.
Orgain’s plant-based products contain a range of 3-5 grams per serving. Orgain plant-based protein powders contain 5g of organic erythritol per serving (2 scoops) and the 10g plant-based protein snack bars contain 3g of organic erythritol per bar. It may be helpful to know, the Organic Protein Plant Based Powder - Natural Unsweetened 1.59lb contains no organic erythritol. It is unsweetened and unflavored. The Simple Organic Protein Powder is sweetened with organic coconut sugar.
