16/07/2025
🍭 Did You Know? There’s More to Sweeteners Than Just Sugar! 🌿
Not all sweeteners are created equal! Let’s break down the 6 types of sweeteners you might find in your favorite foods and drinks:
1️⃣ Traditional Sugar
👉 The OG sweet stuff—white sugar, brown sugar, honey. Tastes great, but can spike blood sugar and add calories.
2️⃣ Sugar Alcohols (Polyols)
👉 Found in sugar-free gum & candies (like xylitol, erythritol). Lower in calories, gentle on blood sugar—but too much can cause bloating!
3️⃣ High-Intensity Artificial Sweeteners
👉 Lab-made and super sweet (think aspartame, sucralose). A tiny bit goes a long way—often used in diet sodas.
4️⃣ High-Intensity Natural Sweeteners
👉 Plant-powered sweetness! 🌱 Stevia and monk fruit are calorie-free and diabetic-friendly.
5️⃣ Novel & Rare Sugar Sweeteners
👉 New discoveries like allulose and tagatose taste like sugar but don’t act like it—less impact on blood sugar, fewer calories!
6️⃣ Blended Sweetener Systems
👉 A mix of sweeteners for the best taste and texture—common in sugar-free products.
✨ Whether you're cutting back on sugar or just curious, knowing your sweetener options helps you make smarter choices!
