Recently, zero-calorie sweeteners have become more and more popular. Compared to low-calorie sweeteners, zero-calorie sweeteners have an extremely low number of calories per serving.
Sucralose, for example, contains 0 calories. It is approved by the American Food and Drug Association and is widely available and available. It is present in a number of processed desserts and drinks.
There are some things to be aware of before purchasing a zero calorie sweetener product. Let's answer a few questions about zero-calorie artificial sweeteners.
Does it leave a bitter aftertaste in your mouth?
Some of the harmful zero-calorie sweeteners leave a bitter taste in the mouth. You've probably noticed it when you drink some types of drinks advertised as having zero calories.
Many people go back to eating regular sugar after trying a product with a similar sweetener.
Do they enhance the taste of food?
Zero calorie artificial sweeteners limit calorie intake. However, they "beat" the taste of the rest of the food. Therefore, it is best to prefer natural or low-calorie sweeteners.
Do they help cut calories?
Any food or drink advertised as low in calories causes people to consume large amounts of it, thinking it is harmless.
This is a fallacy that leads to the accumulation of excess calories. The truth is always in the balance and quantity of the product consumed.
Are they safe for everyone?
Different sweeteners have different side effects. Some are not recommended for use by people suffering from certain diseases. For example, aspartame is not well tolerated by people with a genetic disorder called phenylketonuria, which prevents them from metabolizing the amino acid phenylalanine.
Are they gluten free?
Most people probably have no idea that there are sweeteners that contain gluten. Well, there is. If you suffer from gluten intolerance, you should carefully check the ingredients of products with sweeteners.
Can they be used for cooking?
Ideally, a sweetener should be selected that can be used in all types of cooking.
Do they retain their sweetness when heated?
Depends on the sweetener you have chosen. Aspartame, for example, loses its sweetness when heated and has a relatively short shelf life. Therefore, it is not suitable for cooking.
Sucralose, on the other hand, retains its sweetness when heated and is suitable for cooking.
