Acesulfame

Acesulfame potassium, also known as acesulfame potassium (Ace-K), is a calorie-free sweetener that is approximately 200 times sweeter than sugar. Discovered in 1967, it has been used in foods in the United States since 1988. It is not metabolized and does not provide calories to the body, making it beneficial for weight control and conditions such as diabetes. It remains stable at high temperatures, such as during cooking and baking, and is not fermented by bacteria that cause tooth decay. It also maintains its stability in acidic environments.

Uses of Acesulfame

  • Beverages: Carbonated and non-carbonated drinks, fruit juices, coffees, and teas
  • Foods: Desserts, cakes, cookies, ice creams, jams, and jellies
  • Toothpastes and Gums: For flavor and freshness
  • Medications: To improve the taste of some medicines

Aspartame

Aspartame is a chemical compound used as an artificial sweetener and is known by the code E951. It is approximately 200 times sweeter than sugar and contains no calories. Even a small amount of aspartame can provide the desired sweetness. It is not metabolized and does not provide calories to the body. Therefore, it can be a suitable alternative sweetener for diets and for people with diabetes. It is relatively stable at high temperatures such as during cooking and baking.

Uses of Aspartame

  • Beverages: Carbonated and non-carbonated drinks, fruit juices, coffees, and teas
  • Foods: Desserts, cakes, cookies, ice creams, gums, jams, and jellies
  • Diet Products: Diet biscuits, crackers, diet chocolates
  • Medications: To improve the taste of some medicines
  • Toothpastes and Gums: For flavor and freshness

Dextose Monohydrate

Dextrose monohydrate is a type of monosaccharide, also known as D-glycerol. It consists of purified and crystallised glucose containing one molecule of crystalline water. It is a white, odourless and tasteless powder. It is rapidly absorbed by the digestive system and absorbed into the blood. Therefore, it is used as a source of quick energy. Naturally found in grapes and other fruits. It is used as a sweetener in confectionery and other foods. It can be fermented in the production of alcohol and other products.

Areas of use of dextrose monohydrate

  • Beverages: Energy drinks, sports drinks, fruit juices
  • Foods: Confectionery, cakes, cookies, breads, ice creams
  • Medicines Syrups, tablets
  • Animal Feed: As a source of food and energy for animals

Dextrose Monohydrate

Dextrose monohydrate is a type of monosaccharide also known as D-glucose. It consists of purified and crystallized glucose containing one molecule of crystal water. It is a white, odorless, and tasteless powder. It is quickly absorbed by the digestive system and enters the bloodstream. Therefore, it is used as a quick source of energy. It is naturally found in grapes and other fruits. It is used as a sweetener in candies and other foods. It can be fermented in the production of alcohol and other products.

Uses of Dextrose Monohydrate

  • Beverages: Energy drinks, sports drinks, fruit juices
  • Foods: Candies, cakes, cookies, breads, ice creams
  • Medications: Syrups, tablets
  • Animal Feed: As a source of nutrients and energy for animals

Maltodextrin

Maltodextrin is a type of carbohydrate derived from starch. It is a white, odorless, and tasteless powder. It is used in foods as a thickener, texture enhancer, and sweetener. It can be easily digested by the digestive system and converted into glucose. Therefore, it can be used as a quick source of energy. It has fewer calories compared to sugar. It can be used as a bulking agent in foods. It helps preserve the texture and shelf life of foods.

Uses of Maltodextrin

  • Beverages: Carbonated and non-carbonated drinks, fruit juices, sports drinks.
  • Foods: Breads, cakes, cookies, ice creams, sauces, soups.
  • Baby Foods: To improve nutritional value and texture in baby foods.
  • Sports Nutrition: To provide quick energy to athletes.

Monosodium Glutamate

Monosodium glutamate, the most preferred and used flavor enhancer in the world, is the sodium salt of L-glutamic acid. Glutamate, which is naturally found in protein-rich foods such as meat, chicken, cheese, and some vegetables, is also naturally produced in the human body and plays important roles in organs such as the brain and muscles. Research shows that only the L-form of this amino acid has flavor-enhancing effects, while the D-form does not.

Uses of Monosodium Glutamate

  • Canned foods
  • Instant soups
  • Meat and chicken broth tablets
  • Frozen ready-to-eat foods
  • Flavored potato chips
  • Processed meat products such as salami and sausages
  • Ready-to-drink fruit juices, ice creams, and flavored yogurts

Sucrose

Sucralose is a calorie-free sweetener that is approximately 600 times sweeter than sugar. It is derived from sugar cane and is used as a food additive with the code E955. Because it is much sweeter than sugar, even a small amount can provide the desired sweetness. It is not metabolized and does not provide calories to the body. Therefore, it can be beneficial for weight control and conditions like diabetes. It is stable at high temperatures such as during cooking and baking. It is not fermented by bacteria that cause tooth decay.

Uses of Sucralose

  • Beverages: Carbonated and non-carbonated drinks, fruit juices, coffees, and teas
  • Foods: Desserts, cakes, cookies, ice creams, jams, and jellies
  • Toothpastes and Gums: For flavor and freshness
  • Medications: To improve the taste of some medicines
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