Tag: High intensity sweetener

Over one billion people worldwide are classified as overweight, driving a massive market for sugar alternatives. A high-intensity sweetener is a powerful sugar substitute that provides the taste of sweetness without the high caloric load of sugar.

According to the International Food Information Council (IFIC), stevia sweeteners are 200–350 times sweeter than sugar, officially classifying stevia as a high-intensity sweetener. This natural, zero-calorie alternative has become a popular choice for those looking to reduce sugar intake without sacrificing sweetness.

Stevia leaf extract is up to 300 times sweeter than table sugar, a fact that defines its primary function and differentiates it from a true bulk sweetener. This potent natural extract contains virtually no calories and adds no volume or texture, meaning it cannot be used as a 1:1 replacement for sugar in most baking applications on its own.

Advantame, a relatively recent addition to the sweetener market, is an astounding 20,000 times sweeter than table sugar. This makes it by far the sweetest sugar free sweetener approved for general use, though its extreme potency means it is primarily used in tiny amounts by manufacturers rather than as a tabletop product.

Advantame is a high-potency, zero-calorie sweetener that is approximately 20,000 times sweeter than sucrose, or table sugar. This powerful sweetener is a derivative of aspartame and is approved for use in a wide variety of foods and beverages. Its extreme sweetness means that only minuscule amounts are needed to achieve a desired taste, making its caloric contribution negligible.