Question

What are some examples of nonsugar sweeteners?

1) Aspartame
2) Sucralose
3) Stevia
4) Saccharin

Answer 1

Some examples of nonsugar sweeteners are aspartame, sucralose, stevia, and saccharin.

Step-by-step explanation:

Some examples of nonsugar sweeteners are:

1. Aspartame: It is 180 times sweeter than table sugar. It is a methyl ester of a dipeptide of two amino acids that normally occur in protein (i.e., aspartate and phenylalanine).
2. Sucralose: Sucralose is synthesized from sucrose and has three chlorine atoms substituted for three OH groups. It is approximately 600 times sweeter than sucrose.
3. Stevia: Stevia is a plant-based sweetener extracted from the leaves of the Stevia rebaudiana plant. It is much sweeter than sugar but doesn't contribute any calories.
4. Saccharin: Saccharin is one of the oldest artificial sweeteners. It is about 300-500 times sweeter than sugar.