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NON-GMO · CAS 149-32-6 · E968

Erythritol Bulk Supplier Non-GMO Erythritol for Manufacturers

Captain Drake supplies erythritol in bulk to food, beverage and nutrition manufacturers — CAS 149-32-6, E968, food grade, non-GMO. Granular and powdered erythritol in 50 lb bags, 25 kg bags and 2,250 lb tote sacks, LTL pallets through full truckloads of 42,500 lbs. We are an erythritol distributor and importer, not a retailer: our minimum is one pallet.

CAS No.

149-32-6

E-Number

E968

Grades

~70% sucrose

Min. order

2,250 lb

Truckload

42,500 lb

BULK SUPPLY

Where to Buy Erythritol in Bulk

If you are looking for a bag for home baking, a retailer will serve you better. If you are buying erythritol in bulk for a production line, that is what we do. Our minimum is one pallet — 2,250 lbs — and a full truckload is 42,500 lbs. Most manufacturers buy between those two on a released annual contract, and we quote bulk erythritol wholesale against that schedule. Captain Drake is an erythritol distributor and importer, not a producer and not a retailer. Partner manufacturers run the fermentation plants; we hold US inventory, carry the documentation and manage delivery. Buying direct from a producer means container-load minimums and long ocean lead times. Buying bulk erythritol from us — whether you searched where to purchase erythritol or where can I buy erythritol at plant volumes — means pallet quantities out of US stock with a lot-specific Certificate of Analysis on arrival.

What bulk erythritol costs

Price moves with particle size, volume tier, pack format, and whether the material must be non-GMO or certified organic. Non-GMO material carries a premium because the glucose feedstock has to be segregated and documented — see the sourcing section below for why that matters more with erythritol than most sweeteners. We quote landed and delivered to your plant, and return quotes within one business day.

Erythritol order tiers and pack formats
Tier / format	Quantity	Typical buyer
LTL — one pallet	2,250 lbs	Pilot runs and contract manufacturers
Multi-pallet LTL	2,250 – 20,000 lbs	Mid-size plants, seasonal production
Full truckload	42,500 lbs	Continuous lines — lowest landed cost per pound
50 lb multi-wall bag	50 lbs	Standard plant intake
25 kg bag	55 lbs	Metric specification programs
2,250 lb tote sack (FIBC)	2,250 lbs	High-volume continuous lines

SOURCING REALITY

What Is Non-GMO Erythritol, and Why Is It Harder to Find?

Erythritol is not extracted from anything. It is fermented — yeast converts glucose into erythritol, which is then crystallised and purified. So the non-GMO question is not about erythritol at all. It is about the glucose.

Commercial glucose is overwhelmingly corn-derived, and the overwhelming majority of corn grown for it is genetically modified. That is why most erythritol on the market cannot carry a non-GMO claim, and why buyers keep asking whether non-GMO erythritol is made from corn. Usually, it is.

Non-GMO erythritol requires a segregated, documented feedstock — non-GMO corn, or a different starch source entirely — held separate through fermentation, crystallisation and packing. That supply chain costs more to run, which is the whole of the price difference.

It is the same problem we solve on citric acid, for the same reason: an ingredient where the manufacturing process is identical everywhere and the only meaningful variable is what went into the tank.

Technical Data

Erythritol Specification

Erythritol is a four-carbon sugar alcohol, CAS 149-32-6, E968. It delivers roughly 60–70% the sweetness of sucrose at close to zero calories, does not raise blood glucose, and is non-cariogenic — the reasons it appears in reduced-sugar beverages, confectionery and nutrition products.

Erythritol — technical specification
Chemical name	Erythritol
Synonyms	meso-Erythritol, 1,2,3,4-butanetetrol
CAS number	149-32-6
EINECS	205-737-3
E-Number	E968
Molecular formula	C₄H₁₀O₄
Molecular weight	122.12 g/mol
Relative sweetness	Approx. 60–70% of sucrose
Appearance	White crystalline granules or powder
Particle sizes	Granular, Fine Granular, Powdered
Grades available	Food grade, FCC
Assay	99.5 – 100.5%
Solubility	Soluble in water; endothermic dissolution (cooling effect)
Feedstock	Contact us for current feedstock documentation
Country of origin	Contact us for current origin
Shelf life	24–36 months in unopened original packaging
Certifications	Non-GMO, Kosher, Halal — certificate supplied per lot

Function

What Erythritol Is Used For

Three properties drive nearly every application: it is sweet without sugar, it adds bulk that high-intensity sweeteners cannot, and it does not raise blood glucose.

Sugar reduction with bulk retained

Stevia and monk fruit deliver sweetness but no volume, so removing sugar leaves a formulation short of solids. Erythritol fills that gap — which is why it appears alongside high-intensity sweeteners in most reduced-sugar systems rather than on its own.

Beverages and confectionery

Reduced-sugar and zero-sugar drinks, chocolate and confectionery, chewing gum and mints. The endothermic dissolution gives a cooling effect that formulators either exploit deliberately in mint applications or mask in others.

Nutrition and clinical formats

Protein powders, meal replacements, keto and diabetic-friendly formats, and nutrition bars — anywhere the label needs sweetness without a glycemic contribution.

Qualification Pack

Erythritol SDS and Documentation

The current SDS, product specification and a lot-specific Certificate of Analysis are available on request, and the full pack ships with every order.

Buyer Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I buy erythritol in bulk?

Direct from us. The minimum is one pallet — 2,250 lbs — on an LTL basis, and a full truckload is 42,500 lbs. Send the particle size, pack format and annual volume and we return a quote within one business day. As erythritol distributors we supply manufacturers rather than retail, so we do not sell single bags.

What is non-GMO erythritol?

Erythritol fermented from a segregated, documented non-GMO glucose feedstock. Because commercial glucose is overwhelmingly corn-derived and most of that corn is genetically modified, standard erythritol usually cannot carry a non-GMO claim. The claim attaches to the feedstock, not to the erythritol molecule, which is identical either way.

Is erythritol made from corn?

Usually, yes — it is fermented from glucose, and commercial glucose is mostly corn-derived. Some production uses other starch sources. If your formulation needs a corn-free or non-GMO declaration, ask for the feedstock documentation covering the exact lot rather than relying on a general statement.

Is erythritol safe?

Erythritol is approved as a food additive in major markets under E968 and has Generally Recognized as Safe status in the United States. A 2023 study reported an association between circulating erythritol levels and cardiovascular markers, which drew wide coverage; it was observational, did not establish causation, and regulators have not changed their position. We supply the current SDS and specification so your own regulatory team can assess it directly.

How sweet is erythritol compared with sugar?

Roughly 60–70% as sweet as sucrose, with close to zero calories. It is normally paired with a high-intensity sweetener such as stevia or monk fruit, which supplies the missing sweetness while erythritol supplies the bulk that sugar removal takes away.

Are you an erythritol manufacturer or a distributor?

A distributor and importer, not a producer. Partner manufacturers run the fermentation plants; we handle import, warehousing, documentation and delivery. That gives you pallet-level minimums out of US stock rather than container-load minimums and long ocean lead times.

Do you participate in annual RFQ programs?

Yes. Most customers contract annually, with RFQs issued in September and October for the following calendar year. Send your products, annual volumes and documentation requirements and we will return a complete RFQ response.

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Get Bulk Pricing on Erythritol

Send the grade, particle size, pack format and annual volume. We return a quote within one business day, with current lead times and the full documentation pack.