I actually researched this extensively and my doctor confirmed that erythritol is generally considered safe during pregnancy because it's a naturally derived sugar alcohol. However, she advised using it in moderation since excessive amounts can cause bloating or mild digestive upset.
Oh, I remember panicking because I ate a whole keto chocolate bar sweetened with erythritol before checking if it was safe! My gynecologist laughed and said it's completely safe in normal food amounts, so there's absolutely no need to stress.
Honestly, when I was pregnant, I would have eaten cardboard if it tasted sweet! Erythritol is safe, but just warning you—eat too much of it and your stomach might start making some very loud, embarrassing noises, haha!
I bought some monk fruit and erythritol blend to make sugar-free kheer, but now I'm feeling a bit anxious about using it. Has anyone else used erythritol in their second trimester without any issues?
Erythritol is fine to consume in moderation, especially if you are trying to cut down on regular sugar. It doesn't spike blood sugar levels like normal sugar, but just keep your portions small and natural.
