sweeteners
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Sweeteners are substances that add sweetness to food or drink.
Sugar is the most common sweetener, but the term often refers specifically to artificial or non-caloric alternatives like aspartame or stevia: diet sodas use artificial sweeteners.
Figuratively, a sweetener is something added to make a deal more attractive: They threw in a signing bonus as a sweetener.
Artificial low-calorie sweetener
- saccharinCalorie-free synthetic sweetener
- sucraloseArtificial zero-calorie sweetener
- sorbitolPolyol sweetener and humectant
- xylitolLow-calorie sugar replacement
mannitol · erythritol · isomalt · maltitol · monk fruit · stevia · equal · polyol
Concentrated sap sweetener
- corn syrupLiquid sweetener from maize
- agaveSpiny desert succulent
- golden syrupRefined cane sugar syrup
- treacleThick sugar-refining byproduct
rice syrup · date syrup · barley malt · molasses · honey · simple syrup · glucose syrup · pancake syrup
Plant-derived sugar alternative
- monk fruitMelon-derived natural sweetener
- coconut sugarPalm sap-derived sweetener
- maple sugarGranulated tree sap product
- honeyBees' viscous nectar product
agave · mesquite · dried fruit · banana · applesauce · glycosides · plant-based · unprocessed
Glucose-fructose disaccharide
- cane sugarSweetener from tropical grass
- beet sugarSucrose from a taproot
- granulatedFormed into grains
- powderedCrushed to fine particles
brown sugar · raw sugar · turbinado · muscovado · molasses · jaggery · piloncillo · palm sugar
Wax matrix of hexagons
- nectarFloral sugar water
- manukaNew Zealand shrub
- clover honeyNectar from trefoil blossoms
- raw honeyUnheated hive sweetener
wildflower · buckwheat honey · honeybee · apiary · beekeeper · drizzle · liquid gold · crystallized honey
aspartame
Artificial low-calorie sweetener
- saccharinCalorie-free synthetic sweetener
- sucraloseArtificial zero-calorie sweetener
- sorbitolPolyol sweetener and humectant
xylitol · mannitol · erythritol · isomalt · maltitol · monk fruit · stevia · equal · polyol · sugar-free
maple syrup
Concentrated sap sweetener
- corn syrupLiquid sweetener from maize
- agaveSpiny desert succulent
- golden syrupRefined cane sugar syrup
treacle · rice syrup · date syrup · barley malt · molasses · honey · simple syrup · glucose syrup · pancake syrup · birch syrup
stevia
Plant-derived sugar alternative
- monk fruitMelon-derived natural sweetener
- coconut sugarPalm sap-derived sweetener
- maple sugarGranulated tree sap product
honey · agave · mesquite · dried fruit · banana · applesauce · glycosides · plant-based · unprocessed · whole food
sucrose
Glucose-fructose disaccharide
- cane sugarSweetener from tropical grass
- beet sugarSucrose from a taproot
- granulatedFormed into grains
powdered · brown sugar · raw sugar · turbinado · muscovado · molasses · jaggery · piloncillo · palm sugar · coconut sugar
honeycomb
Wax matrix of hexagons
- nectarFloral sugar water
- manukaNew Zealand shrub
- clover honeyNectar from trefoil blossoms
raw honey · wildflower · buckwheat honey · honeybee · apiary · beekeeper · drizzle · liquid gold · crystallized honey · creamed honey
- Food Technologypasteurization, canning, refrigeration, food additives, food packaging
- foodstuffsgrains, fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy
- corruptioncorruption, graft, kickbacks, bribery, bribes
- incentivesbonus, bonuses, incentive, incentives, reward
- gum ingredientssugar, sorbitol, xylitol, aspartame, flavoring
- food productssnacks, snack foods, frozen foods, canned goods, dried foods
sweetenersbitters
Botanical cocktail flavoring
quinine · bitter herbs · denaturants · lemon juice · citric acid
- artificial sweetenerManufactured sugar replacement
- low-calorie sweetenerSweet additive, minimal energy
- sweetened the potMade deal more enticing
- sweetened condensed milkThickened sugary canned dairy
- natural sweetenersSweetening agents from nature
- sweetened condensed