Organic erythritol: the secret ingredient that makes INTI almost sugar-free

In the INTI ingredient list, you'll find "organic erythritol". Many wonder what it is. Here's the complete answer.

What is erythritol?

Erythritol is a polyol (sugar alcohol) naturally present in certain fermented fruits like pears, melons, and grapes. It is also produced in small quantities in the human body during glycolysis.

Commercially, organic erythritol is obtained through the natural fermentation of glucose by specific yeasts — a 100% organic process, without chemical solvents.

Nutritional properties of erythritol

• Glycemic index: 0 — does not affect blood sugar levels
• Calories: ~0.2 kcal/g (vs 4 kcal/g for sugar)
• Sweetening power: 60-70% of sucrose
• Absorbed in the small intestine, eliminated intact in urine
• Does not cause dental cavities (dentist-approved)

Why does INTI choose organic erythritol and not stevia?

Stevia often leaves a bitter or licorice-like aftertaste that masks the natural flavors of ginger and turmeric. Erythritol has a more neutral taste profile that allows natural aromas to fully express themselves.

Moreover, organic erythritol integrates better into a plant-based formulation — it can be certified organic, unlike many intense sweeteners.

INTI: 1.19g of natural sugar + erythritol and organic ginger for digestion = total transparency

The sugar content of 1.19g/100ml corresponds only to the naturally occurring sugars in fresh ginger and lemon. Erythritol is not counted as "sugar" in European nutritional labeling (EU Regulation No 1169/2011).

Result: a drink that tastes good, is sweet without being sugary, and whose composition you know exactly.