Artificial Sweetners- For Diabetics
Sweeteners, whether they be nutritive which provide calories, or non-nutritive which do not provide calories, are added to a multitude of foods and beverages. Nutritive sweeteners fall under the category of foods called “generally recognized as safe” (GRAS) by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Non-nutritive sweeteners, more commonly referred to as artificial sweeteners, have been used for decades to add a sweet flavor to foods without adding significant calories or promoting tooth decay. Many foods containing artificial sweeteners still have calories and carbs, so be sure to check the nutrition facts label.
There are five artificial sweeteners that have been tested and approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA):
- acesulfame potassium (also called acesulfame K)
- aspartame
- saccharin
- sucralose
- neotame
Posted by: SSG
Source: http://www.diabetes.org/food-and-fitness/food/what-can-i-eat/artificial-sweeteners/
