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Sweeteners Catalog
Non-nutritive and low-calorie sweeteners, including sugar alcohols. This is close to the full real-world list.
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Sweeteners Aspartame
Biological Assessment: Artificial, ~200x sweeter than sugar
Common Label Aliases
E951 NutraSweet Equal
Scientific Overview
Aspartame is a low-calorie sweetener that is about 200 times sweeter than table sugar and often used as a sugar substitute.
Global Regulatory Approvals
FDA U.S. Food And Drug Administration Safe for intended uses. (FDA Approved) In 2023, FDA reaffirmed the safety of aspartame. * On-product label must bear the following statement: ‘PHENYLKETONURICS: CONTAINS PHENYLALANINE.’
EFSA European Food Safety Authority Safe for intended uses. [additive] In 2011a and 2011b, EFSA evaluated health claims related to Aspartame and either lower blood glucose rise after consumption or maintenance of tooth mineralization. * On-product label must bear the following statement when aspartame is declared: ‘contains a source of phenylalanine.’
Catalog ID: #44 Decode in Scanner
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Sweeteners Saccharin
Biological Assessment: Oldest artificial sweetener, zero calorie
Common Label Aliases
E954 Sweet'N Low
Catalog ID: #45 Decode in Scanner
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Sweeteners Sucralose
Biological Assessment: Chlorinated sugar derivative, zero calorie
Common Label Aliases
E955 Splenda
Scientific Overview
Sucralose is a low-calorie sweetener that is about 600 times sweeter than table sugar and often used as a sugar substitute.
Global Regulatory Approvals
FDA U.S. Food And Drug Administration Safe for intended uses. (FDA Approved) In 1998 and 1999, FDA authorized the use of sucralose as a non-nutritive sweetener in foods generally. In 1996, FDA approved a health claim for sucralose, a non-cariogenic sugar substitute, and the benefits in reducing the risk of or not promoting tooth decay.
EFSA European Food Safety Authority Safe for intended uses. [additive] Safety reaffirmed in 2026. In 2011a and 2011b, EFSA evaluated health claims related to Sucralose and either lower blood glucose rise after consumption or maintenance of tooth mineralization.
Catalog ID: #46 Decode in Scanner
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Sweeteners Acesulfame potassium
Biological Assessment: Often blended with other sweeteners
Common Label Aliases
Ace-K E950
Scientific Overview
Acesulfame potassium is a no-calorie sweetener that is about 200 times sweeter than table sugar and is often used as a sugar substitute.
Global Regulatory Approvals
FDA U.S. Food And Drug Administration Safe for intended uses. (FDA Approved) In 1998, FDA authorized the use of acesulfame potassium for use in non-alcoholic beverages.
EFSA European Food Safety Authority Safe for intended uses. [additive] In 2000 and 2025, EFSA re-evaluated the safety of acesulfame potassium. In 2011a and 2011b, EFSA evaluated health claims related to Acesulfame Potassium and either lower blood glucose rise after consumption or maintenance of tooth mineralization.
Catalog ID: #47 Decode in Scanner
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Sweeteners Neotame
Biological Assessment: Derivative of aspartame, far more potent
Common Label Aliases
E961
Catalog ID: #48 Decode in Scanner
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Sweeteners Advantame
Biological Assessment: Newest approved artificial sweetener
Common Label Aliases
E969
Catalog ID: #49 Decode in Scanner
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Sweeteners Cyclamate
Biological Assessment: Banned in the US, used elsewhere
Common Label Aliases
E952
Catalog ID: #50 Decode in Scanner
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Sweeteners Stevia leaf extract
Biological Assessment: Plant-derived, zero calorie
Common Label Aliases
Steviol glycosides Reb A Rebaudioside A
Scientific Overview
Stevia leaf extract is a natural, plant-based sweetener with zero calories, used as a sugar substitute in foods and beverages. It is between 200 to 400 times sweeter than table sugar.
Global Regulatory Approvals
FDA U.S. Food And Drug Administration Generally recognized as safe for intended uses. (GRAS FDA-Notified) From 2008 to 2021, FDA issued no objections to several GRAS notices related to stevia leaf extract. GRAS notice include: 252, 253, 278, 282, 303, 318, 329, 348, 354, 365, 369, 380, 388, 393, 418, 456, 461, 467, 768 and 983.
EFSA European Food Safety Authority Safe for intended uses. In 2010 and 2024, EFSA reaffirmed the safe use of stevia and steviol glycosides.
Catalog ID: #51 Decode in Scanner
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Sweeteners Monk fruit extract
Biological Assessment: Plant-derived, zero calorie
Common Label Aliases
Luo han guo mogrosides
Scientific Overview
Monk fruit extract is a natural, zero-calorie sweetener derived from monk fruit.
Global Regulatory Approvals
FDA U.S. Food And Drug Administration Generally recognized as safe for intended uses. (GRAS FDA-Notified) From 2010 to 2017, FDA issued no objections to GRAS notices related to monk fruit extract. GRAS notices include: 301, 359, 522, 556, 627, 706 and 784.
EFSA European Food Safety Authority Monk fruit decoction considered not novel in food. In 2019, EFSA evaluated the safety of monk fruit extract as a food additive.
Catalog ID: #52 Decode in Scanner
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Sweeteners Sorbitol
Biological Assessment: Sugar alcohol, partially digested
Common Label Aliases
E420
Catalog ID: #53 Decode in Scanner
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Sweeteners Xylitol
Biological Assessment: Sugar alcohol, common in gum/mints
Common Label Aliases
E967
Catalog ID: #54 Decode in Scanner
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Sweeteners Erythritol
Biological Assessment: Sugar alcohol, minimally digested
Common Label Aliases
E968
Scientific Overview
Erythritol is a sugar alcohol that is found naturally in small amounts in some fruits and vegetables that is also used as a low-calorie sweetener.
Global Regulatory Approvals
FDA U.S. Food And Drug Administration Generally recognized as safe for intended uses. (GRAS FDA-Notified) From 2001 to 2019, FDA issued no objections to GRAS Notices (76, 208, 382, 401 and 789) filed on erythritol. In 1996, FDA approved a health claim for erythritol, a non-cariogenic carbohydrate sugar substitute, and the benefits in reducing the risk of or not promoting tooth decay.
EFSA European Food Safety Authority Safe for intended uses. [additive] Safety reaffirmed in 2023. In 2011a and 2011b, EFSA evaluated health claims related to Erythritol and either lower blood glucose rise after consumption or maintenance of tooth mineralization.
Catalog ID: #55 Decode in Scanner
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Sweeteners Mannitol
Biological Assessment: Sugar alcohol, poorly absorbed
Common Label Aliases
E421
Catalog ID: #56 Decode in Scanner
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Sweeteners Maltitol
Biological Assessment: Sugar alcohol, common in sugar-free candy
Common Label Aliases
E965
Catalog ID: #57 Decode in Scanner
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Sweeteners Isomalt
Biological Assessment: Sugar alcohol blend
Common Label Aliases
E953
Scientific Overview
Isomalt is a sugar alcohol that can be used as a sugar substitute to provide sweetness with fewer calories.
Global Regulatory Approvals
FDA U.S. Food And Drug Administration Generally recognized as safe for intended uses. (GRAS Self-Determined) In 1996, FDA approved a health claim for isomalt, a non-cariogenic carbohydrate sugar substitute, and the benefits in reducing the risk of or not promoting tooth decay.
EFSA European Food Safety Authority Safe for intended uses. [additive] Safety evaluation being updated. In 2011a and 2011b, EFSA evaluated health claims related to Isomalt and either lower blood glucose rise after consumption or maintenance of tooth mineralization.
Catalog ID: #58 Decode in Scanner
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Sweeteners Lactitol
Biological Assessment: Sugar alcohol derived from lactose
Common Label Aliases
E966
Catalog ID: #59 Decode in Scanner
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Sweeteners Allulose
Biological Assessment: A rare sugar, mostly not metabolized
Common Label Aliases
D-psicose
Catalog ID: #60 Decode in Scanner
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Sweeteners Tagatose
Biological Assessment: A rare sugar, low glycemic impact
Catalog ID: #61 Decode in Scanner
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