What Is Lactose?
May 6, 2024
There are many different types of sugars. Some are monosaccharides, which are single units of sugar and are often referred to as “simple” sugars. Other sugars are disaccharides, which are…
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Up Close on Allulose Labeling
February 27, 2024
Highlights Allulose is a rare type of naturally-occurring sugar found in small amounts in wheat and some fruits; it is also commercially produced from corn. Allulose is naturally low in calories; it contains 10% percent of the calories of the same amount of table…
Top Three Takeaways About Low- and No-Calorie Sweetener Safety
February 22, 2024
Once upon a time in human evolution, finding sweet-tasting foods was considered critical for survival, as they were thought to signal a safe source of calories. By the early 1900s,…
Let’s Learn About Chocolate
February 6, 2024
Chocolate has a long history, with origins dating back thousands of years to the ancient Aztec, Maya, and Olmec cultures of Central and South America. The Aztecs consumed a ceremonial…
Are Low- and No-Calorie Sweeteners Safe?
February 5, 2024
Low- and no-calorie sweeteners (LNCS) provide sweetness to foods and beverages without the added calories contained in sugar. LNCS have a long history of safe use and are some of…
Not All Sugars Are the Same
May 5, 2023
Sugar, in one form or another, is an ingredient in many of our favorite foods and beverages. And while most of us know that sugars add sweetness and enhance taste,…
What is Saccharin?
April 10, 2023
Curious about saccharin? You’re not alone. Conflicting information about low- and no-calorie sweeteners seems to be reaching new heights, so we’ve searched high and low for the facts. Here’s the…
What is Erythritol?
March 1, 2023
Highlights Erythritol is a type of carbohydrate called a sugar alcohol, or polyol. Erythritol is unique from other sugar alcohols because it contains zero calories. Erythritol occurs naturally in a…
What To Know Before You Go Keto
February 14, 2023
Every January, we’re bombarded with messages that a new diet or gym membership is the key to a “new us” in the new year. As the calendar flips, our mindset…
Fiber Fundamentals
February 1, 2023
Make no mistake: Dietary fiber is good for your health. Yet most Americans only get about half as much fiber as they should each day—and this nutritional deficit has been…