There’s a lot of mystery inside those little pink, blue, and yellow packets.
Despite decades of use, artificial and natural sugar substitutes still provoke lingering concerns among consumers.
The Facts About Sugar Substitutes
Some of the most frequent questions we receive atDiabetic Livingare about sugar substitutes.
The topic is polarizing: some of you love them, some of you hate them.
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Is it better for a person with diabetes to use real sugar or sugar substitutes?
Both can fit in a healthful eating plan, but you should limit your intake of both as well.
Why do some people say artificial sweeteners cause cancer?
Few studies have been done in humans to evaluate the long-term effects of using sugar substitutes, however.
The FDA has set acceptable daily intake (ADI) limits for each artificial sweetener.
Which sugar substitute should I use for baking?
A.In the Better Homes and Gardens Test Kitchen, we test recipes first using regular granulated and/or brown sugar.
When we achieve great results with those, we move on to test with a variety of sugar substitutes.
Sugar Substitutes: Commonly Asked Questions
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What are some of the newer sugar substitutes on the market?
Neotame is used in products such as sugar-free pancake syrup and lower-sugar protein bars.
What is typically inside a packet of sugar substitute?
Are honey and agave nectar better than sugar substitutes?
A.Honey (but not agave nectar) is moderately higher in antioxidants than refined white sugar.
What are sugar alcohols?
