Erythritol is an artificial Sweetener; chemically it is a sugar alcohol, so it belongs to carbohydrates.

  Erythritol, which does not need to be digested, is quickly absorbed in the small intestine, is poorly metabolized, has no known functions in the human body and is excreted through the urine unchanged.
More than 90% of erythritol is usually quickly absorbed in the small intestine; erythritol is poorly metabolized and is eliminated unchanged with the urine 

Calories per gram = 0.2
Glycemic index (GI) = 0
Sweetness, relative to sucrose = 70%
Net carbs = zero

 1.Erythritol is commercially available as a white, anhydrous (without water), crystalline substance in a powdered, granular or liquid form
 2.It is 70% as sweet as sucrose without odor and with a clean sweet taste; when it remains in the crystal form, like in chocolate, it has a strong cooling effect in mouth, but when it is dissolved, like in soft drinks, the cooling effect is lost
 3.It does not decompose even at 180° C
 4.Very low hygroscopicity – it does not readily attract moisture from the air at the relative humidity 90%
 5.Very low viscosity
 6.Solubility in water at 25° C= 37 g/100 g solution, which is lower than that of sucrose, but it reaches sucrose solubility at higher temperatures, slightly soluble in ethanol and insoluble in fats
 7.Melting point 120° C
 8.Erythritol does not undergo the Maillard browning reaction with amino acids.

 1. May Prevent Cavities
Since erythritol is not a sugar or starch, it does not play a role in the formation of cavities and it may actually reduce the occurrence of tooth decay.
 2.May Be More Gut-Friendly Than Other.
Erythritol does not cause the same stomach issues as other sugar alcohols.
 3.May Promote Blood Sugar Control
Humans do not have the enzyme to break down erythritol, so erythritol doesn't cause blood sugar spikes, making it a potentially good alternative for those with diabetes.
 4.May Support Heart Health
 5.May Reduce Overall Sugar Intake
Erythritol can serve as a healthier alternative with zero sugar and calories to cut down sugar intake