Sweeteners replace sugar . They sweeten foods but without providing practically any calories to the body. For this reason they are very useful in diets to lose weight or for people who suffer from diabetes or other pathologies that do not allow the consumption of common sugar. The use of sweeteners also prevents tooth decay since they do not have the negative effect on tooth enamel that sugar does. Stevia, for example, also has a low glycemic index , so it can be suitable for celiacs.

Stevia rebaudiana is a plant native to South America and whose leaves have a sweetness between 15 and 30 times more powerful than sugar. It contains minerals and vitamins A and C. Steviol glycosides are the compounds responsible for the sweetness of Stevia. It is suitable for diabetics as it does not provide calories or carbohydrates. It helps in weight loss diets and is favorable for people with high blood pressure.

Sucralose is a sweetener obtained directly from sucrose, non-caloric and with a sweetening power 600 times higher than that of sugar.

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