by wow-zuckero | Nov 2, 2024 | facts
In the late 1980s, a theory emerged suggesting that the sweet taste of sweeteners could trigger insulin release in the body, known as the “cephalic insulin reflex.” While this idea seemed plausible initially, it has not been substantiated by research. How...
by wow-zuckero | Nov 2, 2024 | facts
Uses of Sweeteners in Food Products Sweeteners are primarily found in low-calorie foods and beverages, including diet drinks. They also come in granular, liquid, and tabletop forms, allowing consumers to sweeten their own food and drinks without adding extra calories....
by wow-zuckero | Nov 2, 2024 | facts
Understanding the ADI Value and Sweetener Safety The Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) value indicates the amount of a food additive that can be safely consumed every day over a lifetime without causing any adverse health effects. It is not a maximum consumption threshold...
by wow-zuckero | Nov 2, 2024 | facts
Ensuring the Safety of Sweeteners The safety of sweeteners is rigorously evaluated by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) before they can be legally approved by the EU Risk Manager, which includes the European Commission, member states, and the European...
by wow-zuckero | Nov 2, 2024 | facts
Sweeteners are incredibly sweet substances. For instance, cyclamate is about 40 times sweeter than sugar, while advantame is approximately 37,000 times sweeter. Low-Calorie Sweetness These sweeteners typically provide little to no calories. They are used in such small...
by wow-zuckero | Nov 1, 2024 | facts
European regulations define sweeteners as substances used to sweeten food and table-top applications. They are categorized into two main groups: artificial sweeteners and sugar substitutes, which include sugar alcohols like sorbitol, xylitol, and mannitol. Since...
