There are a number of low-calorie sweeteners available for your use. Here are some handy comparisons:
| Product |
Sweetening Power (compared to table sugar)
|
Caloric Value |
Stability |
| Acesulfame potassium |
200 times sweeter |
0 |
Highly stable; can be used in cooking and baking |
| Aspartame |
200 times sweeter |
4 cal/g |
Loses sweetness when exposed to high heat; add to foods at end of cooking cycle |
| Saccharin |
300 times sweeter |
0 |
Highly stable; can be used in cooking and baking |
| Sucralose |
600 times sweeter |
0 |
Highly stable; can be used in cooking and baking |
All of these compounds are approved for use in the US and in a number of other major countries all over the world.
Related information
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Source: International Food Information Council Foundation. Low-calorie sweeteners & health. Food Insight 2000-2001.