Sugar substitutes have become an integral part of 'healthy' eating these days. Sugar substitutes, also known as artificial sweeteners or non-nutritive sweeteners, are substances used to sweeten foods and beverages without adding calories or raising blood sugar levels. These substitutes are often many times sweeter than sugar and are commonly used by people looking to reduce their calorie intake, manage blood sugar levels, or control their weight.
Sugar substitutes like aspartame, sucralose, saccharin, and stevia are widely consumed. Aspartame is an artificial sweetener used in many low-calorie and sugar-free products. It is composed of phenylalanine, aspartic acid, and methanol. Saccharin is an artificial sweetener often used to sweeten products such as diet sodas, candies, and baked goods. It's derived from benzoic sulfilimine and is several hundred times sweeter than sugar. Sucralose is an artificial sweetener made from sucrose by replacing three hydroxyl groups with chlorine atoms. It provides sweetness without calories and is commonly used in a variety of low-calorie and sugar-free products.
