The study used Cargill’s Zerose erythritol and revealed that this versatile sweetener may be more effective at preventing dental caries and reducing plaque formation than xylitol and sorbitol. Zerose erythritol is close in taste, sweetness quality and mouthfeel to sugar.
Peter Decock, nutrition and regulatory manager, Cargill Health & Nutrition, said: “This is good news, especially for our customer partners targeting oral care benefits for their products.
“In past clinical trials using xylitol chewing gum, it was generally accepted that sugar substitution in combination with saliva stimulation was responsible for lowering the risk of cavities.
“We now understand that there may be important differences between how sugar substitutes affect the oral microbiota and dental health when used in candies – and that erythritol may offer greater benefits.”
Source: Cargill
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