Artificial Sweeteners

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Also known as:  Sugar Substitutes

 

Description

Artificial Sweeteners are very sweet-tasting synthetic substances used as a substitute for Table Sugar (Sucrose) in cooking and food manufacturing.  They are used because of their lower (often nil) calories.

 

Toxic Effects of Artificial Sweeteners

Nervous System (Appetite)

 Artificial Sweeteners may cause Carbohydrate Cravings.  [1]

 

Types of Artificial Sweeteners

 Acesulfame K

 Aspartame

 Saccharin

 Sucralose

 

Types of Non-Artificial Sweeteners

 Erythritol

 Fructose

 Maltitol

 Mannitol

 Sorbitol

 Stevia

 Tagatose (Naturlose)

 Xylitol

 

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