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Sweeteners are substances used to impart a sweet flavor to foods and beverages without adding many calories. They are often used as sugar substitutes, particularly for individuals looking to limit their caloric intake or for those with health issues, such as diabetes.
Sweeteners are typically much sweeter than sugar, with a sweetening power that is often 150 to 900 times greater than that of sucrose. This means that a small amount of sweetener can replace a larger quantity of sugar without sacrificing sweetness.
There are several types of sweeteners available on the market, including:
- Aspartame: One of the most common artificial sweeteners, it is often used as a sugar substitute in beverages, candies, and other foods. It has a taste very similar to sugar and does not leave a bitter aftertaste like some other sweeteners.
- Acesulfame K: Another artificial sweetener used in a variety of food products. It has a very high sweetening power and can be used in combination with other sweeteners to achieve a balanced sweet flavor.
- Sucralose: An artificial sweetener that is often used as a sugar substitute. It has a taste very similar to sugar and can sweeten a wide range of foods and beverages.
- Saccharin: One of the first artificial sweeteners to be used, it is still in use today. It has a very strong sweet taste and can replace sugar in a variety of food products.
- Cyclamates: These are artificial sweeteners that have been banned in some countries but are still used in others. They have a very high sweetening power and are often used in combination with other sweeteners to achieve a balanced sweet flavor.
- Neohesperidin DC: A sweetener derived from bitter orange, it has been approved for use as a sweetener in Europe and Japan. It has a very high sweetening power and is often used in combination with other sweeteners to achieve a balanced sweet flavor.
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