Erythritol — called a sugar alcohol — is produced industrially beginning with enzymatic conversion of the starch in genetically modified corn to generate glucose — this is similar to the process whereby manufacturers ferment starch from corn to make high fructose corn syrup. (nourishingtraditions.com)
As the global demand for sugar continues to increase while production decreases, and companies are faced with a tax on high - sugar products, SweeGen's Bestevia ™ Reb - M produced through enzymatic conversion becomes the obvious choice for food and beverage manufacturers, as well as consumers. (preparedfoods.com)
Used to enhance texture and flavor, Suzanne's Specialties» rice maltodextrin are produced by breaking long starch molecules into smaller pieces, created by the enzymatic conversion of rice starch. (suzannes-specialties.com)