An artificial sweetener is a chemical that is isolated or synthesized because of its ability to trigger the sensation of sweetness on the tongue. Artificial sweeteners are used as sugar substitutes to produce foods that are lower in food energy than they would be if they were made with natural sugar.

Categories: Food Chemistry Sugar substitute Sweetener
Subcategories: Acesulfame potassium Allulose Aspartame Saccharin Sucralose

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