Here are some of the most in-demand artificial sweeteners on the shelves today:
- Acesulfame potassium
- Alitame
- Cyclamate
- Dulcin
- Equal
- NutraSweet
- Nutrinova
- Splenda
- Sorbitol
- Sucralose
- Sweet ‘N Low
Remember, the most popular options aren’t always the best for you. If you notice any of these words buried in the fine print of food or drink labels, proceed with caution. What works for one person may not work for the next. Understand your body, know your needs and don’t over consume to avoid the dangers that can come with artificial sweeteners.
It’s not easy to escape
Although you may cross artificial sweeteners off of your grocery list after reviewing the labels, that doesn’t mean you’ll be able to easily avoid consuming products that contain it. You’ll find artificial sweeteners included in the most surprising products—many of which you consume every day.