Sweeteners

Acesulfame potassium, also known as acesulfame K or Ace K, is a calorie-free sugar substitute (artificial sweetener). It is known under the E number E950.

Aspartame is an artificial non-saccharide sweetener. It is a methyl ester. Aspartame can be used as an ingredient in beverages (such as diet sodas, light or low-sugar juices and flavored waters), dairy products (such as light yogurt and low-fat flavored milk).

Natural sweetener which looks like white sugar but is slightly less sweet (approximately 70% sweet sucrose). It is produced by natural fermentation. The glycemic index of erythritol is zero. The product is safe for diabetics.

Fructose, or fruit sugar, is a simple ketonic monosaccharide found in many plants. Pure, dry fructose is a sweet, white, odorless, crystalline solid, and is the most water-soluble of all the sugars.

Sodium saccharin E954 can be used in toothpaste, mouthwash, diet soft drinks, syrups, baked goods, ice cream, and other sweet foods and drinks.

Artificial sweetener without calories. It is made from sugar in a multi-step chemical process in which three hydroxyl groups are replaced by chlorine atoms. Sucralose is used in the production of various food and drink products.

Xylitol is a commonly used sweetener obtained from birch tree (Finnish xylitol) or corn cobs (Chinese xylitol). It has a lower calorific value than sugar and a dozen times lower glycemic index.