Erythritol–Sucralose Blends for Sugar Reduction: Sweetness, Taste, and Cost

5× sweetness or higher can reduce the actual addition level

An erythritol–sucralose blended sweetener can be formulated to the required target sweetness. Hengliyuan considers this combination particularly suitable for options at 5× sweetness or higher.

Using sucrose sweetness of 1 as the reference, under comparable conditions:

• 5× sweetness: 1 kg of blended sweetener provides approximately the same sweetness as 5 kg of sucrose.
• 10× sweetness: 1 kg of blended sweetener provides approximately the same sweetness as 10 kg of sucrose.

On an equal-sweetness basis, the theoretical weight required is approximately one-fifth or one-tenth of the sucrose weight, respectively. This can give buyers an opportunity to lower sweetener-ingredient cost by reducing the addition level.

Use this conversion only to set a sampling starting point; final addition levels must be based on performance in the actual food. When reducing sucrose weight, also consider the total weight of the original formula and any other functions that must be retained.

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Compare the accepted dose, not just the price per kilogram

A more expensive powder can cost less in use if you need less of it. Start with the nominal sweetness multiple, then replace that estimate with the dose accepted in your food trial.

Estimated blend dose (kg) = reference sucrose mass (kg) ÷ sweetness multiple.

Sweetener cost = dose (kg) × price per kg.

The worked example below reuses CNY 5.20/kg sugar, CNY 17/kg for a 5× blend and CNY 22/kg for a 10× blend. These are illustrative calculation inputs, not current market prices or a Hengliyuan quotation. The reference target is the sweetness of 100 kg of sucrose.

At these inputs, estimated sweetener cost falls by CNY 180 (34.6%) with the 5× blend or CNY 300 (57.7%) with the 10× blend. These percentages apply only to the sweetener costs shown, not to the total cost of the finished food. A trial dose above the nominal estimate changes the result. For example, 25 kg at CNY 17/kg costs CNY 425 before any other adjustments, rather than CNY 340 at 20 kg. Include the cost of restoring solids or texture, and any relevant process, packaging or delivery differences.

Retain the product’s original flavor

In Hengliyuan’s application experience, erythritol–sucralose blends have relatively little effect on the finished product’s original flavor. For an established recipe, that is a practical advantage alongside cost in use. Test the blend in your own product at the target sweetness. Compare sweetness onset, finish and the flavor you want to retain against the original recipe. Relatively little impact does not mean identical sensory results in every food; approve the specific formula and dose you tasted.

Other sweeteners can be added to adjust the taste for different applications

Erythritol and sucralose can form the base of a blend, with other sweeteners added to adjust taste for the application. Tell us whether the priority is sweetness onset, aftertaste, mouthfeel or preserving a particular flavor. Hengliyuan can discuss ingredient combinations against those requirements and your cost target. Confirm the selected ingredients, proportions and result in the product trial; the example prices above do not automatically apply to a revised blend.

Set the serving and formula requirements before sampling

If your recipe allows a lower ingredient addition level, a blend at 5× sweetness or higher is a useful starting point for discussion. If you must keep the original input weight, serving weight or consumer directions, state that first: equal sweetness does not replace the missing mass or its functions. Send the target food, current sweetener dose, batch or serving size, intended market, flavor target and cost target. Hengliyuan can discuss customization and provide the complete ingredient names, specific ingredient proportions, target sweetness and finished-product specifications to the blending customer. After tasting, keep the accepted sample code and actual dose linked to the formula and quotation. That is the basis for a useful purchasing comparison.

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Use your tested dose and quote currency

Download the Excel calculator without leaving an email address. Replace the yellow input cells with your own prices, reference sugar mass and sweetness multiples. Leave the tested-dose field blank for a nominal estimate, or enter a positive trial dose to override it. Use one currency and the same reference batch throughout. The sheet does not fetch prices or exchange rates. Its additional-cost fields let you include relevant differences, but it does not calculate a complete food formulation, nutrition declaration or sensory result.

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Review note

Reviewed October 16, 2026. Prices, nominal doses and savings on this page are worked examples. The downloadable calculator uses the same starting values and allows your actual prices and tested doses to replace them.

How Hengliyuan makes the corresponding blend

Hengliyuan makes its erythritol-based sweetener blends by fluid-bed granulation. In this common food-powder process, airflow fluidizes the powders as particles agglomerate. Confirm the particle specification, dissolution and application performance against the selected formula and sample.

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