Sweetening Agent

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A sweetener is a chemical that mimics natural sweetness, but is usually sweeter than sugar. Sweeteners are often added to foods and beverages as a substitute for sugar or other natural sweeteners to reduce caloric and sugar intake.

Common sweeteners include: 1. Sucrose alcohols: such as sorbitol and mannitol, which are similar in sweetness to sugar but lower in calories. 2. Artificial sweeteners: Aspartame, saccharin, maltodextrin, etc., are sweeter than sugar but contain no calories. 3. Natural sweeteners such as gluconol, salviol, and betaine are similar in sweetness to sugar but lower in calories. The use of sweeteners can help people control their sugar and calorie intake, especially for those who need to control their blood sugar and weight. However, some studies have suggested that long-term use of sweeteners may have negative health effects, such as increased risk of diabetes and obesity. Therefore, people should use sweeteners with caution and choose and use them under the advice of a doctor or dietitian.