Intensive Sweeteners

High intensity sweeteners take little amounts to produce a sweet taste while not affecting blood sugar levels or calories.

Stevia

Stevia is a sweetener and sugar substitute that is 150 times sweeter than sugar. The plant gets its sweetness from naturally occurring glycosides. Native to Paraguay, it has been used as a sweetener and flavor enhancer for centuries. Stevia Contains a Zero glycemic index, Zero calories, and

Sodium Saccharin

Sodium Saccharin is an artificial sweetener that has no caloric value and is sweeter than sucrose. It is 100 times sweeter than table sugar. Most health practitioners favor the use of this non-caloric sweetener for diabetics who are on a weight reduction diet. It can help with the

Sucralose

Sucralose (CAS: 56038-13-2) is a low-calorie artificial sweetener made from sugar. Sucralose is the newest non-nutritive sweetener on the market. It is about 400 times as sweet as sucrose (Table Sugar). It can be used in baking or products that require a longer shelf life.