What is aspartame?
Aspartame is a sweetener which was discovered some 25 years ago. It is approximately 200x
sweeter than sugar. The heat resistance of this product is relatively weak: therefore it
is less suitable for cooking and baking. What is saccharin?
Saccharin is one of the eldest known sweeteners and has been used successfully over more
than 100 years. It is approximately 400x sweeter than sugar.
Saccharin has a slightly bitter aftertaste, which is hardly noticeable when used in
combination with other sweeteners.
What is cyclamate?
Cyclamate is a sweetener which was discovered 60 years ago. Since then it has been used
mostly in combination with other sweeteners. Cyclamate is approximately 35x sweeter than
sugar.
What is acesulfame-k?
Acesulfame-k is a sweetener which was discovered in the eighties. It is approximately 200x
sweeter than sugar and is often used in combination with other sweeteners.
What is neohesperidine?
Neohesperidine is a sweetener and is produced from an extract of citrus products. It is
2000x sweeter than sugar and is usually mixed with other sweeteners. This product is an
approved sweetener for usage throughout the EEC since 1997.
What is sucralose?
Sucralose is the common name for a high-intensity sweetener made from sugar. It is 600
times sweeter than sugar.
What is thaumatin?
Thaumatin is a sweetener which is extracted from an exotic fruit. It is 2000x sweeter than
sugar. This product is an approved sweetener for usage throughout the EEC since 1997.
More information about sweeteners: International Sweetener Association |
