1. Saccharin: The earliest known artificial sweetener, its sweetness is 300-500 times that of sucrose.
2. Aspartame: This artificial sweetener has a very wide range of applications, currently mainly used in beverages.
3. Sucralose: A functional sweetener made from sucrose, its sweetness can reach 600 times that of sucrose, and its aftertaste and duration are very similar to sucrose.
4. Xylitol: A natural sweetener derived from plants, its sweetness is slightly higher than sucrose, and it can be perceived as sucrose.
5. Stevia: A natural sweetener extracted from stevia leaves, its sweetness can reach 150-300 times that of sucrose.
6. Erythritol: A sugar alcohol naturally found in some fruits. Each gram of erythritol contains 0.24 calories, equivalent to 6% of the calorie content of the same weight of sucrose, and its sweetness can reach 70% of that of sucrose. However, excessive intake can lead to digestive problems.
7. Yacon syrup: Natural yacon syrup contains a large amount of fructooligosaccharides, which can provide nutrients for healthy bacteria in the gut, potentially helping to prevent constipation and aid in weight loss.
5. Monk fruit extract sweetener: Monk fruit sweetener is also a natural sweetener. It contains no carbohydrates or calories and may help maintain good blood sugar levels.
