Maria Boyuk FNTPJul 17, 20182 minHow Sweet is the Sweet? Artificial SweetenersAny sweetener that delivers a sweet taste without a significant caloric or energy increase is termed a “sugar substitute”. We have looked...
Maria Boyuk FNTPJul 9, 20182 minHow Sweet is the Sweet? Sugar AlcoholsThe newest sweeteners of our study thus far, sugar alcohols, are another substitute for refined sugar. Sorbitol, erythritol, and xylitol...
Maria Boyuk FNTPJul 2, 20182 minHow Sweet is the Sweet? Monk Fruit ExtractSweetness comes in a beautiful variety of packages beyond sugar--one of which is found in the monk fruit, or luo han guo fruit. A cousin...
Maria Boyuk FNTPJun 25, 20182 minHow Sweet is the Sweet? Coconut SugarWith the increasing diets and nutritional protocols, many exotic sweeteners have made their way to the health food sections of our...