sweetener
Makes coffee palatable
A sweetener is a substance that adds sweetness to food or drink.
Sugar is the traditional sweetener, but the term usually implies an alternative: artificial sweeteners like aspartame, or natural ones like stevia and honey.
Figuratively, a sweetener is something added to make a deal more attractive: They threw in a company car as a sweetener.
Bees' viscous nectar product
- mapleSap-yielding hardwood tree
- molassesSyrup from cane processing
- agaveSpiny desert succulent
- steviaPlant-derived sugar alternative
jaggery · piloncillo · muscovado · sorghum · nectar · manuka · blackstrap
Artificial low-calorie sweetener
- sucraloseArtificial zero-calorie sweetener
- saccharinCalorie-free synthetic sweetener
- equalIdentical in amount
- zero-calorieHaving no food energy
sugar-free · diet · tabletop · aftertaste · synthetic
Low-calorie sugar replacement
- erythritolLow-calorie natural sweetener
- sorbitolPolyol sweetener and humectant
- mannitolSix-carbon sugar alcohol
- isomaltSugarless sweetening compound
maltitol · lactitol · polyols · sugar-free · low-glycemic · digestive · keto-friendly · hydrogenated
Cooked sugar confection
- vanillaOrchid pod extract
- butterscotchBrown sugar candy
- toffeeCaramelized sugar confection
- pralineNut and sugar candy
treacle · malt · richness · depth · complexity · undertone · enhancement
Glucose-fructose disaccharide
- glucosePrimary cellular fuel
- fructoseMonosaccharide in produce
- lactoseDisaccharide in dairy
- maltoseTwo-glucose disaccharide
dextrose · granulated · powdered · turbinado · confectioners · caster · superfine · caramelization
Suitable for blood sugar management
- ketoHigh-fat, low-carb regimen
- low-carbMinimal starch intake
- carbohydrateSugar or starch compound
- calorieUnit of thermal energy
honey
Bees' viscous nectar product
stevia · jaggery · piloncillo · muscovado · sorghum · nectar · manuka · blackstrap
aspartame
Artificial low-calorie sweetener
- sucraloseArtificial zero-calorie sweetener
- saccharinCalorie-free synthetic sweetener
- equalIdentical in amount
zero-calorie · sugar-free · diet · tabletop · aftertaste · synthetic
xylitol
Low-calorie sugar replacement
- erythritolLow-calorie natural sweetener
- sorbitolPolyol sweetener and humectant
- mannitolSix-carbon sugar alcohol
isomalt · maltitol · lactitol · polyols · sugar-free · low-glycemic · digestive · keto-friendly · hydrogenated
caramel
Cooked sugar confection
- vanillaOrchid pod extract
- butterscotchBrown sugar candy
- toffeeCaramelized sugar confection
praline · treacle · malt · richness · depth · complexity · undertone · enhancement
sucrose
Glucose-fructose disaccharide
maltose · dextrose · granulated · powdered · turbinado · confectioners · caster · superfine · caramelization · crystallization
diabetes-friendly
Suitable for blood sugar management
- ketoHigh-fat, low-carb regimen
- low-carbMinimal starch intake
- carbohydrateSugar or starch compound
calorie · diabetic · moderation · portion
- additivesfood coloring, stabilizer, MSG, emulsifier, plasticizers
- tastantssucrose, glucose, fructose, sodium chloride, citric acid
- negotiationbargaining, bargain, negotiate, mediation, compromise
- coffee shopespresso machine, coffee grinder, coffee beans, coffee cups, coffee maker
- consumablesfood, drink, beverages, beverage, groceries
- corruptioncorruption, graft, kickbacks, bribery, bribes
sweetenerbitter
Sharp, unpleasant taste
vinegar · lemon juice · citric acid · quinine · bitters
sweetenerdeterrent
Thing that discourages action
disincentive · poison pill · sticking point · penalty · catch
- sweeten the pillMake unpleasant more acceptable
- artificial sweetenerManufactured sugar replacement
- sweeten the potIncrease what's at stake
- sweeten the deal
- low-calorie sweetenerSweet additive, minimal energy
- sweetening the potAdding value to entice
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