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erythritol [ə′rith·rə‚tȯl] (organic chemistry) H(CHOH)4H A tetrahydric alcohol; occurs as tetragonal prisms, melting at 121°C, soluble in water; used in medicine as a vasodilator. Also known as erythrite; erythrol. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Erythritol acts like one of the purifying substances in saliva, decentralizing oral bacteria and thereby preventing plaque. That formula--a combination of erythritol, a sugar found in fruits and vegetables, several other naturally occurring substances and sucralose, a chemically altered sugar--is about to hit the market under the brand name Shugr. Also known as: sorbitol, xylitol, mannitol, maltitol, lactitol, isomalt, erythritol, hydrogenated starch hydrolysates. |
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