Low-calorie, no laxation bulking system

A method for producing a low-calorie, no laxation bulking system, said method comprising:

• blending a first set of ingredients comprising erithritol and at least one gum to form a dry-blended mixture;
• blending modified polydextrose to form a first liquid mixture;
• adding said dry-blended mixture to water, forming a first mix and heating to a first temperature;
• adding said first liquid mixture to said first mix to form a second mix and heating to a second temperature;
• and
• adding a second liquid mixture comprising at least one acid to said second mix to form a moldable mix.

A stable hulking system comprising 9 to 50% erithritol, said bulking system comprising:

• a dry-blended mixture, said dry-blended mixture comprising erithritol and at least one gum;
• a first liquid mixture of modified polydextrose;
• and
• a second liquid mixture, comprising at least one acid;
• wherein said dry-blended mixture, said first liquid mixture and said second liquid mixture are combined.