{"id":5512,"date":"2020-10-02T23:46:52","date_gmt":"2020-10-02T23:46:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greenchoicenow.com\/?p=5512"},"modified":"2020-10-05T19:56:13","modified_gmt":"2020-10-05T19:56:13","slug":"natural-sweeteners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greenchoicenow.com\/v\/natural-sweeteners","title":{"rendered":"Are Natural Sweeteners Good For You?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:51px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Natural sweeteners \u2014 and the term \u201cnatural\u201d itself \u2014 have not been formally defined by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) (<a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/food\/food-labeling-nutrition\/use-term-natural-food-labeling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, several types of sweeteners \u2014 including regular cane sugar \u2014 can be deemed as \u201cnatural\u201d on the food label.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides cane sugar, there are countless other types of natural sweeteners, which vary depending on their source and how they are digested in the body.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a breakdown of what natural sweeteners are, the different types, and which are best to use for health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What are natural sweeteners?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sweeteners are ingredients that contribute a sweet taste to food (<a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/agricultural-and-biological-sciences\/sweeteners\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Though the FDA has not formally defined the term \u201cnatural,\u201d there is a long-standing policy concerning the use of the word \u201cnatural\u201d on food labels.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Albeit loose, the policy explains that&nbsp;\u201cThe term &#8220;natural&#8221; [means] that nothing artificial or synthetic (including all color additives regardless of source) has been included in, or has been added to, a food that would not normally be expected to be in that food (<a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/food\/food-labeling-nutrition\/use-term-natural-food-labeling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a>).\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind, the term natural can be used regardless of how much processing the sweetener has undergone.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As long as they are originally derived from something found in nature (for example, a plant) and no artificial or synthetic ingredients have been added, sweeteners ranging from stevia to maple syrup can be deemed natural.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In contrast, artificial sweeteners are made by combining compounds in a lab to mimic the taste of sugar. Two common examples include aspartame (Equal) and saccharin (Sweet\u2019N Low) (<a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK278991\/table\/diet-treatment-obes.table20nut\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Types of natural sweeteners<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Natural sweeteners can be classified into three broad categories \u2014 sugars, sugar alcohols, and natural sugar substitutes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sugars<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Natural sugars are sweet-tasting compounds extracted from plant sources. For example, honey is made by bees from flower nectar and maple syrup is made from tree sap (<a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/food-science\/natural-sweetener\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4<\/a>).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All are considered \u201c<a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenchoicenow.com\/sugar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">added sugars<\/a>,&#8221; which are isolated forms of sugar introduced to food and beverages during processing to enhance flavor, texture, color, fermentation, and\/or preservation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some common sugars are: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Cane sugar (all types)<\/li><li>Honey<\/li><li>Maple syrup <\/li><li>Agave <\/li><li>Molasses<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Added sugars are \u201cempty calories,\u201d meaning they contribute carbs and calories but provide little to no other nutritional value (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenchoicenow.com\/sugar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sugar alcohols<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sugar alcohols are naturally occurring in plants but are not digested like regular sugar. They supply about half the calories per gram as regular sugar have a lower effect on blood glucose than other caloric natural sweeteners.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are 7 types of&nbsp; sugar alcohols, including (<a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/agricultural-and-biological-sciences\/sugar-alcohol\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">6<\/a>):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Sorbitol&nbsp;<\/li><li>Mannitol&nbsp;<\/li><li>Isomalt&nbsp;<\/li><li>Maltitol&nbsp;<\/li><li>Lactitol<\/li><li>Xylitol<\/li><li>Erythritol<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Sugar alcohols are recognized as generally safe for consumption by the FDA. However, they may cause digestive side effects like pain, gas, bloating, and diarrhea in some. According to research, these side effects are more likely when more than 10 grams of sugar alcohols are eaten per day<br>(<a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/agricultural-and-biological-sciences\/sugar-alcohol\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">7<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Natural sugar substitutes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Like sugars and sugar alcohols, natural sugar substitutes are also derived from plants. However they are free of calories, carbs, and do not affect blood sugar levels (<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/32257884\/\">8<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As they can taste up to 400 times sweeter than regular sugar, natural sugar substitutes are considered &#8220;high-intensity sweeteners&#8221; by the FDA (<a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/food\/food-additives-petitions\/additional-information-about-high-intensity-sweeteners-permitted-use-food-united-states\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">9<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Currently, there are only two natural sugar substitutes approved by the FDA: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Stevia<\/li><li>Monk fruit extract (also known as Luo Han Guo)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Stevia and monk fruit extract are generally recognized as safe by the FDA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, for Stevia, this safety assurance only applies if it&#8217;s eaten in &#8220;normal&#8221; amounts. The FDA recommends no more than 4 grams per kilogram of body weight per day, or around 9 tabletop packets for a 130lb person (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/food\/food-additives-petitions\/additional-information-about-high-intensity-sweeteners-permitted-use-food-united-states\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">10<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Which natural sweeteners are best for health?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As each type of natural sweetener has benefits and downsides, there are many factors to consider when choosing which to use.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While some smaller studies suggest certain natural sugars like honey may have medicinal benefits, they are all linked to the same negative health outcomes as regular (cane) sugar when eaten in excess, such as cavities, weight gain, obesity, inflammation, and several chronic diseases including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and cancer (<a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/article\/002444.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">11<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For this reason, the American Heart Association recommends limiting added sugar consumption to around 9 teaspoons per day for men and 6 for women (<a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.heart.org\/en\/healthy-living\/healthy-eating\/eat-smart\/sugar\/added-sugars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">12<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sugar alcohols are frequently used in place of sugars to provide sweetness with fewer calories. They are not associated with cavities or many of the other complications seen with excessive sugar intake, including high blood sugar levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, sugar alcohols are frequently linked to digestive issues. Again, these are most common when more than 10 grams are eaten per day.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stevia and monk fruit extract are carb and calorie free, offering similar benefits as sugar alcohols.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While Stevia has been known to cause gas, bloating, diarrhea, and allergic reaction in some. The FDA recommends limiting stevia to around the equivalent of 9 single-serve packets per day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In contrast, no limit has been set for monk fruit extract, as it has not been associated with any major side effects. However, it&#8217;s worth noting that monk fruit extract is a relatively new sweetener on the market \u2014 there is a lack of long-term studies on its potential health effects. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, it&#8217;s best to only enjoy natural sweeteners \u2014 of all types \u2014 in moderation.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><br>***<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>GreenChoice, PBC has evaluated and rated more than 340,000 food &amp; beverage products across hundreds of attributes related to diet, health, and sustainability. Easily find the best products for you, the planet, &amp; your budget. 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