Up Close on Allulose Labeling
Highlights Allulose is a rare type of naturally-occurring sugar found in small amounts in wheat and some fruits; it is also commercially produced from corn. Allulose is naturally low in calories; it contains 10% percent of the calories of the same amount of table…
Communicating The Connection Among Low- And No-Calorie Sweeteners, Safety, And Health
In the world of perceived public health nutrition enemies, low- and no-calorie sweeteners (LNCS) are often at the top of the heap. However, when we are faced with a communications…
Top Three Takeaways About Low- and No-Calorie Sweetener Safety
Once upon a time in human evolution, finding sweet-tasting foods was considered critical for survival, as they were thought to signal a safe source of calories. By the early 1900s,…
Let’s Learn About Chocolate
Chocolate has a long history, with origins dating back thousands of years to the ancient Aztec, Maya, and Olmec cultures of Central and South America. The Aztecs consumed a ceremonial…
Are Low- and No-Calorie Sweeteners Safe?
Low- and no-calorie sweeteners (LNCS) provide sweetness to foods and beverages without the added calories contained in sugar. LNCS have a long history of safe use and are some of…