Artificial Sweeteners – part I

Artificial sweeteners are popularly used to reduce both the total calorie intake and the amount of sugar consumed. They are many times sweeter than table sugar but, in measured amounts, add a taste to foods that is similar to that provided by regular sweeteners such as sugar, honey, molasses, or corn syrup. Because they do not contain any glucose, they can be effective sweeteners for people with diabetes.  They come in variety of forms and tastes. Each sweetener has a slightly different intensity or character to its taste. Before any sweetener is approved for sale it must meet rigorous guidelines and have been tested extensively.