Sweeteners in Food

Sweeteners add sweetness to foods and drinks. This list covers sugars and syrups as well as low- and no-calorie sweeteners such as sugar alcohols and high-intensity sweeteners.

Sugar In 183532 products Sugar, specifically sucrose, is a common carbohydrate found naturally in many plants. It is primarily extracted and refined from sugarcane … What is Sugar? → Corn Syrup In 57154 products Corn syrup is a thick, sweet liquid made from corn starch. It is produced by breaking down corn starch into … What is Corn Syrup? → Dextrose In 50085 products Dextrose is a simple sugar, chemically identical to glucose. It is commonly produced from corn starch through a process called … What is Dextrose? → High Fructose Corn Syrup In 27813 products High-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is a liquid sweetener made from corn starch. The starch is first broken down into glucose, … What is High Fructose Corn Syrup? → Cane Sugar In 20787 products Cane sugar is a common type of sugar, chemically known as sucrose, that is derived from the sugarcane plant. It … What is Cane Sugar? → Brown Sugar In 17260 products Brown sugar is a type of sugar that gets its characteristic brown color and flavor from molasses. It can be … What is Brown Sugar? → Honey In 17044 products Honey is a sweet, thick, liquid food produced by honey bees. Bees collect nectar from flowers, which they then process … What is Honey? → Molasses In 15927 products Molasses is a thick, dark syrup that is a byproduct of refining sugar cane or sugar beets into sugar. It … What is Molasses? → Corn Syrup Solids In 12148 products Corn syrup solids are a dried form of corn syrup, produced by removing most of the water from liquid corn … What is Corn Syrup Solids? → Sucralose In 10616 products Sucralose is an artificial sweetener that is about 600 times sweeter than sugar. It is made by chemically modifying sucrose, … What is Sucralose? → Organic Cane Sugar In 8034 products Organic cane sugar is a sweetener derived from sugarcane plants. It is produced by crushing sugarcane stalks to extract the … What is Organic Cane Sugar? → Invert Sugar In 7386 products Invert sugar is a syrup made from sucrose (table sugar) that has been broken down into its two component sugars: … What is Invert Sugar? → Acesulfame Potassium In 7227 products Acesulfame potassium, also known as Ace-K, is an artificial, calorie-free sweetener. It is a synthetic compound derived from acetoacetic acid … What is Acesulfame Potassium? → Fructose In 6277 products Fructose is a simple sugar, also known as a monosaccharide, naturally found in fruits, vegetables, and honey. It is often … What is Fructose? → Sorbitol In 5742 products Sorbitol is a type of sugar alcohol found naturally in fruits like apples, pears, peaches, and prunes. It is also … What is Sorbitol? → Glucose Syrup In 4739 products Glucose syrup is a thick, sweet liquid made by breaking down starches, typically from corn, potatoes, or wheat. This process, … What is Glucose Syrup? → Apple Juice Concentrate In 4046 products Apple juice concentrate is made by pressing fresh apples to extract their juice, then removing most of the water through … What is Apple Juice Concentrate? → Aspartame In 4020 products Aspartame is an artificial, low-calorie sweetener. It is made by combining two amino acids, aspartic acid and phenylalanine, which are … What is Aspartame? → Organic Sugar In 3225 products Organic sugar is a type of sugar produced from sugarcane or sugar beets that have been grown and processed according … What is Organic Sugar? → Tapioca Syrup In 3063 products Tapioca syrup is a liquid sweetener made from tapioca starch, which comes from the cassava root. It is produced by … What is Tapioca Syrup? → Erythritol In 2649 products Erythritol is a sugar alcohol, a type of carbohydrate that tastes sweet but has very few calories. It is found … What is Erythritol? → Vegetable Glycerin In 2593 products Vegetable glycerin is a clear, odorless, and sweet-tasting liquid. It is a sugar alcohol derived from plant oils, such as … What is Vegetable Glycerin? → Glucose In 2474 products Glucose is a simple sugar, also known as a monosaccharide, and is a fundamental source of energy for the body. … What is Glucose? → Stevia Leaf Extract In 2461 products Stevia leaf extract is a natural, calorie-free sweetener derived from the leaves of the Stevia rebaudiana plant. The sweet compounds, … What is Stevia Leaf Extract? → Brown Rice Syrup In 2442 products Brown rice syrup is a sweetener made from brown rice. It is produced by cooking brown rice and then using … What is Brown Rice Syrup? → Barley Malt Extract In 2229 products Barley malt extract is a thick, sweet syrup made from malted barley grains. To make it, barley grains are first … What is Barley Malt Extract? → Powdered Sugar In 2219 products Powdered sugar, also known as confectioners' sugar or icing sugar, is granulated sugar that has been finely ground into a … What is Powdered Sugar? → Pure Cane Sugar In 1878 products Pure cane sugar is a common sweetener derived from sugar cane plants. It is primarily composed of sucrose, a disaccharide … What is Pure Cane Sugar? → Maltitol In 1720 products Maltitol is a sugar alcohol, which is a type of carbohydrate. It is produced from maltose, a sugar found in … What is Maltitol? → Maple Syrup In 1673 products Maple syrup is a natural sweetener made from the sap of maple trees, primarily sugar, red, or black maple trees. … What is Maple Syrup? → Organic Honey In 1593 products Honey is a sweet, viscous food substance made by honey bees from the nectar of flowers. Bees collect nectar and … What is Organic Honey? → Monk Fruit Extract In 1512 products Monk fruit extract is a natural sweetener derived from the monk fruit, a small, round fruit native to Southeast Asia. … What is Monk Fruit Extract? → Polydextrose In 1505 products Polydextrose is a soluble fiber made from glucose. It is produced by heating a mixture of dextrose (glucose), sorbitol, and … What is Polydextrose? → Sucrose In 1477 products Sucrose is a common sugar found naturally in plants like sugarcane and sugar beets. It is a disaccharide made of … What is Sucrose? → Stevia Extract In 1374 products Stevia extract is a high-intensity sweetener derived from the leaves of the Stevia rebaudiana plant. The sweet compounds, called steviol … What is Stevia Extract? → Liquid Sugar In 1324 products Liquid sugar is a syrup made by dissolving sugar (sucrose) in water. It is typically produced from sugar cane or … What is Liquid Sugar? → Barley Malt In 1288 products Barley malt is a sweetener made from sprouted barley grains. The grains are steeped in water, allowed to sprout, and … What is Barley Malt? → Organic Tapioca Syrup In 1224 products Organic tapioca syrup is a sweetener made from the starch of the cassava root, also known as the tapioca plant. … What is Organic Tapioca Syrup? → Malt Syrup In 1071 products Malt syrup is a sweetener made from barley malt. The grains are sprouted, then mashed with water to create a … What is Malt Syrup? → Organic Brown Rice Syrup In 1029 products Organic brown rice syrup, also called rice malt or rice syrup, is a sweetener made from organic brown rice. The … What is Organic Brown Rice Syrup? → Icing Sugar In 988 products Icing sugar, also known as powdered sugar or confectioners' sugar, is a very finely ground form of granulated sugar. It … What is Icing Sugar? → Stevia In 984 products Stevia is a high-intensity sweetener derived from the leaves of the Stevia rebaudiana plant, native to South America. The sweet … What is Stevia? → Maltitol Syrup In 945 products Maltitol syrup is a sugar alcohol produced from maltose, which is a sugar found in starch. It is made by … What is Maltitol Syrup? → Xylitol In 936 products Xylitol is a sugar alcohol that occurs naturally in small amounts in many fruits and vegetables. It is commercially produced … What is Xylitol? → Glucose-fructose Syrup In 919 products Glucose-fructose syrup is a liquid sweetener made from corn starch. The corn starch is broken down into glucose, which is … What is Glucose-fructose Syrup? → Glycerol In 912 products Glycerol, also known as glycerin, is a simple sugar alcohol. It is a clear, colorless, odorless, viscous liquid that is … What is Glycerol? → Turbinado Sugar In 904 products Turbinado sugar is a type of raw cane sugar. It is made by crushing sugarcane to extract the juice, which … What is Turbinado Sugar? → Dried Cane Syrup In 846 products Dried cane syrup is a sweetener made from the juice of sugarcane. The juice is evaporated to remove water, leaving … What is Dried Cane Syrup? → Rice Syrup In 811 products Rice syrup, also known as rice malt or rice sweetener, is a liquid sweetener made from cooked rice that has … What is Rice Syrup? → Granulated Sugar In 746 products Granulated sugar, also known as sucrose, is a common type of sugar made from sugar cane or sugar beets. It … What is Granulated Sugar? →

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