in this, we include types of artificial sweetener and some information related to sugar substituents.

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2.  INTRODUCTION
 SUGAR SUBSTITUENTS
 TYPES OF SWEETENER
 ARTIFICIAL SWEETNERS AND SUGAR
SUBSTITUENTS
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3. Today artificial sweeteners and other sugar
substitutes are found in a variety of food and
beverages; they're marketed as "sugar-free" or
"diet," including soft drinks, chewing gum,
jellies, baked goods, candy, fruit juice, and ice
cream and yogurt.
Sugar substitutes are loosely considered any
sweetener that you use instead of regular table
sugar (sucrose).
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4. Artificial sweeteners are just one type of sugar
substitute. The chart lists some popular sugar
substitutes and how they're commonly
categorized.
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5. But let's take a closer look at the nutrition
facts of all our sugar and sugar substitute
choices.
For 1 Tablespoon of each item:
 White sugar – 48 cal, 12.6 g carbs/sugar, 0
nutrients, GI: 54-84.
 Brown sugar – 51 cal, 13.5 g carbs/sugar, 3
mg sodium, 18 mg potassium, 0 nutrients, GI:
54-84 .
 Raw sugar – 45 cal, 12 g carbs/sugar, 0
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6.  Molasses – 58 cal, 15 g carb/sugar, 7 mg
sodium, 41 mg calcium, 0.94 mg iron, 293 mg
potassium, 0.134 mg niacin, GI: 55.
 Blackstrap molasses – 47 cal, 12 g
 carb/sugar, 172 mg calcium, 3.5 mg iron, 43
mg magnesium, 8 mg phosphorus, 498 mg
potassium, 11 mg sodium, 3.6 mcg selenium,
0.216 mg niacin, GI: 55.
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7.  Rapadura sugar – 45 cal, 12 g carb/sugar, 5.7 g
iron, 3.6 g vitamin C, GI: 65.
 Coconut sugar – 45 cal, 12 g carbs/sugar, 0
nutrients, GI: 35.
 Raw honey – 70 cal, 17 g carb/sugar, 11 mg
potassium, antibacterial and antiviral, GI: 50.
 Brown rice syrup – 21 cal, 15 g carb/sugar, 4.8 mg
calcium, 49.4 mg magnesium, 1.9 mg manganese,
14.8 mg phosphorus, 2.8 mg Vit B6, GI: 25.
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8.  Maple syrup – 52 cal, 13-14 g carb/sugar, 4 mg
phosphorus, 42 mg potassium, 2 mg sodium, 1 g
calcium, GI: 54.
 Stevia – 0 cal, 0 carbs, 0 nutrients, GI: 0.
 Sugar Alcohols – erythritol /xylitol/mannitol -
‘tols’ – 0 cal, 0 carbs, 0 nutrients, GI: 1.
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9.  Artificial sweeteners – 0 cal, 0 carbs/sugar, 0
nutrients. Artifical sweeteners
include aspartame (aka Equal and Nutrasweet),
saccharin (aka Sweet N Low), and acesulfame K
(aka Sweet One), GI: 0.
 Sucralose (Splenda) – (1 g packet) 3 cal, 1 g
carbs/sugar, 0 nutrients. GI: 0.
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10.  There are many types of sweetener available and it
is possible to categorize them into 6 groups:
1. Sugars
2. Sugar Alcohols
3. Natural Caloric Sweeteners
4. Natural Zero Calorie Sweeteners
5. Modified Sugars
6. Artificial Sweeteners
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11.  There are many types on the market and some
appear to be safer than others. They have been in
use in America and Europe for over 120 years.
They have zero glycemic index and are harmless to
teeth.
The most common are:
Aspartame, Sucralose, Saccharin, Neotame,
Acesulfame K, Cyclamate.
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12. The familiar blue packet in the sugar substitutes
bowl usually contains aspartame. With no
saccharin-like aftertaste, Equalhas become one
of the most popular sugar substitute brands.
There are four calories per packet.
 Advantages
 It is 200 times sweeter than sugar, and can be
used to sweeten beverages and cereal.
It also can be used in some recipes that call for
sugar.
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13.  Disadvantages
 Because it loses its sweetness if you subject it
to heat for a long time, aspartame is not ideal as
a baking substitute.
 Although the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration considers it safe, those with the
genetic disorder phenylketonuria (PKU) must
avoid it.
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14. Fond of the yellow packets to sweeten your tea?
You’re using sucralose, made popular by
the Splenda brand. It’s 600 times sweeter than
sugar, and contains 0 calories per packet.
 Advantages
 Just as with Equal, there’s no “saccharin”
aftertaste, making it ideal for those with diabetes
who want to satisfy their sweet tooth.
 Although it can be used for baking, you may
need to make some adjustments by referring to
a conversion chart, as sucralose is more potent than
sugar.
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15.  Disadvantages
Can you have too much of a good thing? In the
case of sucralose, yes.
 If you have a sensitive digestive system, you may
suffer from gas, bloating, and diarrhea if you
consume too much.
 In addition, there has been some debate about the
fact that the sucralose molecule contains three
atoms of chlorine, and whether that is safe for
human consumption.
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16.  If you go for the pink packets, you’re a saccharin
fan. The most popular brand is Sweet’N Low,
which contains four calories per packet.
 Advantages
 This sweetener can be used in baking and cooking,
as well as for sweetening beverages and cereal.
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17.  Disadvantages
 The most common complaint about saccharin is its
bitter aftertaste.
 Saccharin is also categorized as a sulfonamide, and
can result in allergic reactions for those who cannot
consume sulfa drugs.
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18. Few coffee houses offer this option, which comes
in the green packet and is commonly branded
as Stevia Extract In The Raw or Truvia. However,
using it at home has become an increasingly
popular choice. It contains no calories.
 Advantages
 Stevia’s taste lasts longer than sugar, and it can be
used for baking and cooking. However, be sure to
follow a conversion chart, as it may be advisable to
replace sugar with half the amount of stevia extract
when cooking.
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19.  Disadvantages
 If you use extensive amounts to sweeten your food,
such as plain yogurt, you can detect a bitter
aftertaste.
 In addition, stevia was initially banned in the
United States because of research that showed it
caused infertility and cancer in laboratory rats.
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