Sugar substitutes
The Trouble With Sugar
We all enjoy the odd sweet treat, but consuming sugar in excess can be associated with weight gain and obesity, and may increase your risk of diseases such as diabetes and ischaemic heart disease.
Modern Day Sweetness
This is where sugar substitutes come in. These substances are often many times sweeter than sugar but only have a fraction (or none) of the calories. Because of this, they are increasingly being accepted as an option for those trying to reduce the amount of sugar in their diet.
Are They Safe?
Food safety agencies are responsible for protecting public health in relation to food. Before any product is sold to the public, it must undergo rigorous testing and be studied by experts trained in accurately appraising research on that product. So if you find products with sugar substitutes in them, you can be assured that they are safe to be consumed. Some examples of FDA approved sugar substitutes are aspartame, sucralose, and acesulfame-K.