Saraya Canada

Saraya Canada is the first North American branch of Japan-based international health and sanitation company, SARAYA Co., LTD, a company known for its natural, eco-friendly products.

A steadfast commitment to sustainability and conservation has made SARAYA a household name in Japan. It serves commercial, industrial and domestic markets with sanitation products such soaps and dispensers as well as beauty and health products.

Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saraya Canada is an importer-exporter bringing the best Japanese natural products to market in Canada and the US while exporting fine Canadian goods such as BC blueberries and hemp protein to Japan.

We are located in the heart of scenic Vancouver, BC.

Q. 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. No flavours, colours, preservatives or additives of any kind.

Q. Is Lakanto safe?
Lakanto has an ongoing ten-year safety in Japan and has GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status in the US.

Q. Can diabetics use Lakanto?
Yes, Lakanto's zero calories and zero glycemic index mean it won't raise your blood sugar.

Q. What is Luo Han Guo?
Luo Han Guo, or Siraitia grosvenori, is a rare perennial plant cultivated only in the uplands of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in China. It 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 sweeteness. The sweet components, triterpene glycoside, is 300 times sweeter than sugar and is classified as dietary fiber since it is not absorbed by the body.

Q. What about the 4 carbohydrates?
Lakanto contains 4 zero net carbs per serving, but these carbs are non-glycemic and aren't converted into calories by your body.

Q. Where can I use Lakanto?
Since Lakanto is as sweet as sugar, it can be used in your favourite recipes. Here are some helpful tips for using Lakanto:

High solubility: For 100ml of water, 20g Lakanto dissolves at 32°F and 50g at 68°F. When used in large amounts, Lakanto may crystallize if chilled.
Lakanto is not altered when heated, so it is ideal for cooking and baking
Lakanto does not caramelize

Q. Where can I buy Lakanto?
Lakanto can be purchased in the US through Body Ecology.

Q. Is Lakanto availble in Canada?
At present, Lakanto is not avaiable in Canada as it is still pending Health Canada approval.