{"id":105245,"date":"2021-05-10T08:18:36","date_gmt":"2021-05-10T08:18:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/?p=105245"},"modified":"2023-07-04T09:37:25","modified_gmt":"2023-07-04T09:37:25","slug":"artificial-sweeteners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/artificial-sweeteners\/","title":{"rendered":"Artificial sweeteners"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Substances that elicit a sweet taste but which have little or no energy value.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Low-calorie or no-calorie substitutes for sugar. Candy, chewing gum, jams, jellies, baked goods, and frozen desserts may all contain artificial sweeteners. There are two types of artificial sweeteners: nutritive and nonnutritive.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>A chemical compound (e.g., saccharin or aspartame) that tastes sweet but has no available calories. Artificial sweeteners are used in foods and candies as sugar substitutes (e.g., for the overweight or diabetic).<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"group w-full text-gray-800 dark:text-gray-100 border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654] sm:AIPRM__conversation__response\">\n<div class=\"flex p-4 gap-4 text-base md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl md:py-6 lg:px-0 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] flex items-start overflow-x-auto whitespace-pre-wrap break-words flex-col gap-4\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light AIPRM__conversation__response\">\n<p>Artificial sweeteners are synthetic alternatives to sugar that are commonly consumed by individuals following weight loss diets and employed by the food industry. These substitutes provide sweetness to various food and beverage products while containing fewer or no calories compared to regular sugar.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"group w-full text-gray-800 dark:text-gray-100 border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654] sm:AIPRM__conversation__response\">\n<div class=\"flex p-4 gap-4 text-base md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl md:py-6 lg:px-0 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] flex items-start overflow-x-auto whitespace-pre-wrap break-words flex-col gap-4\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light AIPRM__conversation__response\">\n<p>Saccharin and aspartame are frequently suggested for inclusion in calorie-controlled diets. However, their efficacy is subject to debate, as the appetite tends to adjust for the absence of sugar calories, leading individuals to consume additional foods to maintain their overall calorie intake.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Substances that elicit a sweet taste but which have little or no energy value. Low-calorie or no-calorie substitutes for sugar. Candy, chewing gum, jams, jellies, baked goods, and frozen desserts may all contain artificial sweeteners. There are two types of artificial sweeteners: nutritive and nonnutritive. 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