Sugar substitutes are food additives that were used in place of table sugar (sucrose) to sweeten and increase the flavour of edibles. As their intake does not immediately raise blood sugar, these substitutes are widely used in the preparation of beverages and sugar-free foods like candies, baked goods, soft drinks, dairy products, canned foods, powdered drink mixes, puddings and jellies. Some of the standard sugar substitutes that exist in the ... Read more