Erythritol is a type of sugar alcohol that naturally occurs in various food items such as grapes, pears, mushrooms, cheese, wine and beer, and soy sauce. This means that it has been a part of our diets for thousands of years.
In humans, erythritol is generally well-tolerated and does not typically cause any gastrointestinal changes. This is because of its smaller molecular weight and unique configuration, which sets it apart from other types of alditols.