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Erythritol is toothfriendly In Vivo Plaque-pH test
Example of a plaque pH curve of interdental plaque in one volunteer during and for 30 minutes after consumption of a erythritol-based lozenge. A 0.3 mol/l (10%) sucrose rinse for two minutes was used as positive control.
Anti-cariogenic Activity of erythritol
In vitro incubation with S.mutans at 3% concentration and 37ºC
Total acid production in mmol
• Erythritol is capable to (partly) inhibit oral bacteria in their ability to ferment certain sugars.
• For example, sugar-free toothfriendly milk chocolate can be made with normal lactose - containing milk powder when erythritol is used as the sole bulk sweetener.
SOURCES: Information provided by Dental Institute Zurich
