Erythritol or stevia? Both are popular sugar-free sweeteners – but only their combination creates the perfect taste. Find out why Purelite uses a blend and what benefits it offers for your diet.
More and more people want to reduce their sugar consumption – without giving up sweet tastes. Two of the best-known sugar substitutes are erythritol and stevia. Both are considered low-calorie or even calorie-free alternatives and are ideal for a modern, sugar-conscious diet.
But which sugar substitute is really better?
In this article we explain the most important differences, advantages and minor disadvantages – and show why the mixture of erythritol and stevia makes our products so special.
What is erythritol?
Erythritol is a natural sugar alcohol found in fruits, vegetables, and fermented foods. It tastes similar to regular sugar but contains virtually no calories.
| Advantages | Disadvantages |
| • ✓ 0 calories | • ✗ Slightly cooling effect on the tongue |
| • ✓ Very sugar-like taste | • ✗ Approximately 70% sweetness compared to sugar |
| • ✓ Tooth-friendly | |
| • ✓ Very sugar-like taste | |
| • ✓ Good compatibility with other sugar alcohols |
What is Stevia?
Stevia is a plant-based sweetener derived from the leaves of the stevia plant. It is extremely sweet and completely calorie-free.
| Advantages of Stevia | Disadvantages |
| • ✓ Calorie-free | • ✗ May have a bitter or licorice-like aftertaste |
| • ✓ Very high sweetness (up to 300× sweeter than sugar) | • ✗ Difficult to dose in pure form |
| • ✓ Naturally plant-based | |
| • ✓ Very economical – even small amounts are sufficient |
Erythritol or stevia – which is better?
Both sweeteners have strong advantages.
At the same time, they also bring with them unique taste characteristics:
• Erythritol tastes mild and pleasant, but is less sweet.
• Stevia is extremely sweet, but can have a slightly bitter aftertaste.
Therefore, the best answer is:
👉 The combination is ideal and that's exactly why we use it in our products, such as our Protein Drops or Cocoa Drops .
⭐ Why Purelite uses a blend of erythritol and stevia
At Purelite, we deliberately focus on a balanced combination.
Because erythritol and stevia complement each other perfectly:
Advantages of our blend
• ✓ Naturally sweet, harmonious taste
• ✓ No bitter aftertaste
• ✓ No strong cooling in the mouth
• ✓ Stable sweetness when baking and cooking
• ✓ Low in calories
Erythritol provides texture and a mild taste.
Stevia enhances the sweetness and compensates for the lower sweetness of erythritol.
Conclusion
Stevia and erythritol are among the most popular sugar substitutes. Both are natural, low in calories, and perfect for a sugar-conscious lifestyle. But only together do they unleash their full potential.
That's why Purelite relies on an optimized blend of erythritol and stevia – for perfect taste , high tolerability and a pleasantly natural sweetness without any sugar.