Which Sweeteners Are Safe?
The Best and Safest Artificial Sweeteners Are Erythritol, Xylitol, Stevia Leaf Extracts, Neotame, and Monk Fruit Extract—with Some Caveats: Erythritol: Large...
The best and safest artificial sweeteners are erythritol, xylitol, stevia leaf extracts, neotame, and monk fruit extract—with some caveats: Erythritol: Large amounts (more than about 40 or 50 grams or 10 or 12 teaspoons) of this sugar alcohol sometimes cause nausea, but smaller amounts are fine.
Which sweeteners should be avoided?
For that reason, we recommend that children avoid aspartame, acesulfame-K, cyclamate (available in Canada), saccharin, and sucralose. Among the safest sugar substitutes for children is erythritol, although too much could produce nausea.
What are the safest sweeteners to use?
- Stevia. Stevia is a very popular low calorie sweetener. ...
- Erythritol. Erythritol is another low calorie sweetener. ...
- Xylitol. Xylitol is a sugar alcohol with a sweetness similar to that of sugar. ...
- Yacon syrup. Yacon syrup is another unique sweetener. ...
- Monk fruit sweetener. Monk fruit is a type of fruit native to Southeast Asia.
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