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Lactitol

Lactitol is a bulk sweetener with a sugar-like taste. Its stability, solubility, and reduced calories are great for low-calorie, low-fat, and/or sugar-free foods.
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Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysates

HSH are bulk sweeteners used in sugar-free products, particularly candies. They blend well with flavors, and work well with low-calorie sweeteners.
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Isomalt

Isomalt is a sugar-free sweetener made from sugar with the taste and texture of sugar with fewer calories. It is used in sugar-free foods,
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Study on Non-Nutritive Sweeteners and Diabetes Inconclusive

Experts say LNCS remain a useful tool for reducing sugar intake, supporting blood glucose management, and aiding weight control.
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CCC Responds to American Academy of Pediatrics Policy Statement “The Use of Nonnutritive Sweeteners in Children”

Global Health Authorities continue to support the safety and benefits of low- and no-calorie sweeteners for children.
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Do Low-Calorie Sweetened Beverages Help to Control Food Cravings?

This study explores if consuming low-and no-calorie sweetened beverages helps adhere to their weight loss diet goals by controlling food cravings.
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Published Review Provides Further Evidence Aspartame Not Associated with Increased Risk of Cancer

Review of human studies finds no increased cancer risk associated with aspartame consumption.
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Recently Published Research Studies Support Safety of Aspartame

Recently published research reinforces aspartame safety and lack of cancer risk.
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CCC Responds to Study “Artificially Sweetened Beverages and Stroke, Coronary Heart Disease, and All-Cause Mortality in the Women’s Health Initiative”

CCC statement and context, strongly recommending careful interpretation of the findings of this study.
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Low- and No-Calorie Sweeteners and the Gut Microbiota: A Scientific Review

Review finds no clear evidence that low- and no-calorie sweeteners adversely affect the gut microbiome.
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Large Body of Science Points to Benefits of Low Calorie Sweeteners, Contrary to Recent Study

CCC statement in response to the Systematic Review by Toews et al.
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Scores Matter – Review Calls Out Reliability of Ramazzini Studies Claiming Carcinogenicity of Aspartame

Peer-reviewed review finds studies linking aspartame to cancer were rated “Not Reliable.”