What is the natural sweetener?

What Is A Good Natural Sweetener ？

Natural sweeteners are additives derived from natural sources, such as plants, that impart sweetness to food or beverages. Their sources are natural and safe. Natural sweeteners come from two main sources, natural extraction and sugar alcohol fermentation, and are classified as sugars and non-sugars. Compared with sugar, sweeteners are low in energy and do not rapidly raise blood sugar, so they have become a substitute for sugar and are being used more and more widely in food and beverages. Glucose, sucrose, fructose and maltose are natural sugar sweeteners that have long been consumed and are important nutrients. Stevia, glycyrrhizin, disodium glycyrrhizinate, etc. are non-sugar natural sweeteners. Our company is a reputable sweeteners supplier, for product catalogues and detailed information, please refer to natural sweetener page.

Which Natural Sweetener Is The Healthiest ?

Stevia extract is derived from the leaves of the stevia plant and has been used for centuries in South America. It is hundreds of times sweeter than sugar, 200 times sweeter than sucrose and contains no calories, making it an excellent sweetener for diabetes and obesity.
It is safe to take, has low-calorie and anti-caries features, and is considered a natural alternative to artificial sweeteners.The growth and product innovation in the steviol glycosides market is mainly due to optimised compounding formulations.

Monk is produced in South China, Monk Fruit Extract Powder is extracted from the fruit of Luo Han Guo. It is used in traditional Chinese medicine, and its main ingredient, luohanoside, has the effect of clearing the lungs and relieving coughs, and is also an excellent natural sugar substitute for diabetics.
The sweetness of Luo Han Guo Glycosides is about 300 times that of sucrose, and the sweetness is similar to inulin, which is very sweet but has zero calories.

Are Natural Sweeteners Better Than Sugar ?

Calorie Content :
Natural sweeteners such as stevia usually contain fewer calories than sugar.
Sweetness :
Natural sweeteners are usually much sweeter than sugar, and smaller amounts can achieve the same level of sweetness.
Effect on blood sugar :
Some natural sweeteners, such as stevia, have a minimal effect on blood sugar levels and can be ideal for diabetics or people who want to control their blood sugar level.
Flavour and culinary uses ：
Unlike sugar, natural sweeteners have different flavours that may affect the taste of a food or drink. Each sweetener is also different in heat stability, which can affect their use in cooking and baking.

Natural Sweetener Market

Based on global market consumption, the categories with the highest compound annual growth rates in the number of sugar-free or low-sugar products are beverages, bakery and flavourings.
The most widespread application of sugar substitutes in the food and beverage industry is in beverages. The market size of sugar-free beverages is also showing high growth, a trend that reflects consumers' rising health awareness.
Apart from beverages, flavourings, personal care products and bakery products are also important application areas for sweeteners. Sugar substitutes can reduce the production cost of flavourings and are stable, creating synergies with flavourings. In addition, low sugar products such as low calorie salad dressings have become popular as the public becomes more health conscious. In addition, some oligosaccharides are used in pharmaceuticals and healthcare products to lower blood sugar and prevent dental caries, as well as for icing and masking bitter flavours. Sweeteners are also added to many lipsticks and lip glosses to increase product appeal.

Does Natural Sweeteners Have Side Effects ?

All sweeteners undergo a rigorous risk assessment before they are approved for use and need to be affirmed by international organisations, national and regional food safety authorities. Sweeteners are safe as long as they are used appropriately and within the prescribed limits.
As far as consumers are concerned, they need to maintain a scientific and rational attitude towards sweeteners, and intake of any type of product should be in moderation.

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Reference

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