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FAQ
GENERALQ. What is Lakanto made of?
Lakanto® is 99.8% Erythritol, a sugar alcohol made from fermented glucose and 0.2% Luo Han Guo fruit extract. It
contains no flavors, colors, preservatives or additives of any kind.
Q. Who makes Lakanto?
Lakanto® is made in Japan by SARAYA Co. Ltd., an international health, sanitation and environmental technology
company. A household name is Japan, SARAYA is known worldwide for its eco-friendly soaps, detergents and medical
grade sanitizers.
Q. Is Lakanto safe?
Lakanto® has been sold in Japan for over ten years and has an excellent safety record. No adverse reactions have
ever been reported and it is recognized by the Japanese Ministry of Health Welfare and Labour as a Food for Special
Dietary Uses. In the US, it has GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status.
Q: What makes Lakanto different from other sweeteners?
Lakanto® is the only sweetener on the market that successfully combines Erythritol with Luo Han Guo – a prized
Chinese fruit. This gives Lakanto a beautiful golden color and a unique, delicious taste. Lakanto is designed to
match the sweetness profile of sugar as closely as possible and can be used like sugar in cooking or baking. It
also lacks the burnt taste often associated with Luo Han Guo-based sweeteners.
Q. What is Erythritol?
Erythritol is a sugar alcohol that exists naturally in many plants such as grapes and mushrooms and in fermented
foods like cheese, wine and beer. It is produced through a natural fermentation process and it does not cause
dental cavities or contribute to tooth decay since mouth bacteria can’t metabolize it. Erythritol has about 75% of
the sweetness of sugar. Erythritol is the only sugar alcohol produced through fermentation.
Q. What is Luo Han Guo?
Luo Han Guo (Siraitia Grosvenorii) is a rare perennial plant cultivated mainly in the mountains of Guangxi Zhuang
Autonomous Region in China. Luo Han Guo is prized for its mogrosides, antioxidants that make the fruit 300 times
sweeter than sugar.
Luo Han Guo has been used for thousands of years as a folk remedy for a variety of ailments and is known worldwide
for its intense, non-caloric sweetness. In China it has been called “The Longevity Fruit” and is used in
Traditional Chinese Medicine to treat respiratory ailments, heat stroke, infections and more. This unique medicinal
plant is the source of Lakanto’s delicious taste, aroma and golden color.
Q. Can diabetics use Lakanto®?
Yes, Lakanto was developed in Japan specifically for people suffering from obesity and diabetes. Lakanto’s zero
calories and zero glycemic index mean it won't raise your blood sugar. The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and
Welfare approved Lakanto as “Food for Special Dietary Uses” and suitable for use by infants, expecting or nursing
mothers and senior citizens.
Q. What about the 4 carbohydrates?
Lakanto® contains 4 zero net carbs per serving. These carbs are non-glycemic, meaning they are not converted into
calories by your body.
USING LAKANTO®Q. How sweet is Lakanto?
Lakanto has been specially formulated to match the sweetness profile of sugar as closely as possible.
Q. Where can I use Lakanto®?
Lakanto® looks, tastes and can be used a lot like raw, unprocessed sugar. Sprinkle it on food and use it in place
of sugar in your favorite recipes. Lakanto has no aftertaste and is highly stable.
When used in large amounts, Lakanto® may crystallize if chilled. Lakanto does not caramelize.
Q. Will I have to change my recipes?
No. Since Lakanto’s® sweetness curve is almost identical to sucrose, you can use Lakanto as one-to-one sugar
substitute.
Q. Can I use Lakanto® in cold drinks?
Yes. At 32°F (0°C) 20g Lakanto® dissolves in 100ml of water. It tends to crystallize when used when used in larger
amounts in chilled drinks.
SHIPPING & AVAILABILITYQ. Is Lakanto® available to Canadian
customers?
Yes!
Q. Is Lakanto® available in bulk quantities?
Not at this time, but we are working on making this available.
Q. Is Lakanto® available in any retail stores?
At this time, Lakanto® is only available online.
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