Artificial Sweeteners

Sweet revolution: Mithai gets a gourmet twist with luxury ingredients

Champagne-infused laddoos to gold-foiled barfi, artisanal brands are transforming traditional Indian sweets into high-end delicacies

No bitter finding yet on non-sugar sweeteners, says food regulator FSSAI

The WHO guidelines had recommended against the use of NSS to control body weight or reduce the risk of non-communicable diseases (NCDs)

38% of urban Indians consume artificial sweeteners monthly: Survey

A staggering 91% of respondents wanted food brands to prominently display the use of artificial sweeteners on the front of the packaging

Can Aspartame cause cancer? WHO committee says no, reaffirms daily intake

The FDA has also stated that even if the sweetener had been labelled as 'possibly carcinogenic', it would not necessarily mean it causes cancer

Aspartame 'possibly' carcinogenic, yet safe at common use levels, says WHO

Citing the results of two new assessments of the health impact of the popular artificial sweetener, the WHO said that it has "limited evidence" that aspartame can cause cancer in humans

Govt to set its own standards on artificial sweeteners: FSSAI advisor

The IARC report is expected to come out on July 14, a development that could have a far-reaching impact on the consumption of low-sugar beverages and foods

Aspartame: What is this sweetener that may be 'possibly carcinogenic'

The WHO is reportedly going to make a decision on the artificial sweetener, that is used in more than 6,000 food and drinks including Diet Coke and Diet Pepsi, in July

WHO's cancer agency identifies aspartame sweetener as possible carcinogen

JECFA, the WHO committee on additives, is also reviewing aspartame use this year

Don't use artificial sweeteners for weight loss: WHO's latest advisory

These sweeteners are found in manufactured foods and beverages, or sold on their own to be added to foods and beverages by consumers

It may not help: WHO on use of artificial sweeteners for weight loss

Artificial sweeteners were also linked with higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, as well as of dying, according to the WHO

Artificial sweetener linked with increased heart attack, stroke risk: Study

Consumption of popular artificial sweetener, erythritol, is associated with an increased risk of heart attack and stroke, according to a study which calls for further safety research to examine the long-term effects of such products. Researchers at Cleveland Clinic studied over 4,000 people in the US and Europe and found those with higher blood erythritol levels were at elevated risk of experiencing a major adverse cardiac event such as heart attack, stroke or death. They also examined the effects of adding erythritol to either whole blood or isolated platelets, which are cell fragments that clump together to stop bleeding and contribute to blood clots. The study, published in the journal Nature Medicine, found that erythritol made platelets easier to activate and form a clot. Pre-clinical studies confirmed ingestion of erythritol heightened clot formation. Artificial sweeteners are present in thousands of food and beverage brands worldwide, however they remain a controversial topi

Are sugar alternatives actually healthy? Here's what experts suggest

On World Diabetes Day, Business Standard spoke with experts to demystify sugar substitutes that have found a way into our diet

Study finds potential link between artificial sweeteners and heart diseases

The findings of a large study of French adults suggest a potential direct association between higher artificial sweetener consumption and increased cardiovascular disease risk, including heart attacks

Duty evasion on Chinese sweetener leaves bitter taste, invites probe

DGTR probes alleged circumvention of countervailing duty via trade re-routing

Little evidence that non-sugar sweeteners lead to improved health

Artificial sweeteners did not seem to help overweight and obese adults and children who actually were trying to lose weight

Artificial sweeteners may trigger weight gain, diabetes: Study

As their sweet taste fools the body's metabolism into believing that we are consuming more calories