This document discusses sugar substitutes and alternatives, including both natural and artificial sweeteners. Some key points discussed include:
1. Natural sugar substitutes like fructose, xylitol, sorbitol, and mannitol which are found in fruits. These natural sweeteners are used in foods like cakes, cookies, jams and more.
2. Artificial sweeteners that have been approved by food regulatory agencies, including aspartame, acesulfame-K, and saccharin which are widely used as sugar substitutes in foods and drinks.
3. Both natural and artificial substitutes are often marketed as "sugar-free" but still require consideration
This document discusses sugar substitutes and alternatives, including both natural and artificial sweeteners. Some key points discussed include:
1. Natural sugar substitutes like fructose, xylitol, sorbitol, and mannitol which are found in fruits. These natural sweeteners are used in foods like cakes, cookies, jams and more.
2. Artificial sweeteners that have been approved by food regulatory agencies, including aspartame, acesulfame-K, and saccharin which are widely used as sugar substitutes in foods and drinks.
3. Both natural and artificial substitutes are often marketed as "sugar-free" but still require consideration
This document discusses sugar substitutes and alternatives, including both natural and artificial sweeteners. Some key points discussed include:
1. Natural sugar substitutes like fructose, xylitol, sorbitol, and mannitol which are found in fruits. These natural sweeteners are used in foods like cakes, cookies, jams and more.
2. Artificial sweeteners that have been approved by food regulatory agencies, including aspartame, acesulfame-K, and saccharin which are widely used as sugar substitutes in foods and drinks.
3. Both natural and artificial substitutes are often marketed as "sugar-free" but still require consideration