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Sucrose (Table Sugar)
Sucrose is a disaccharide composed of glucose and fructose, commonly used in baking and as a general sweetener for beverages.
Stevia
Stevia is a natural sweetener from the leaves of the Stevia rebaudiana plant, much sweeter than sugar, calorie-free, often used in beverages and low-calorie foods.
Honey
Honey is a natural sweetener produced by bees, with a distinctive flavor, antimicrobial properties, used in beverages, baking, and as a natural remedy.
Fructose (Fruit Sugar)
Fructose is a monosaccharide that is naturally found in fruits, sweeter than sucrose and often used in processed foods and sweeteners.
Glucose (Dextrose)
Glucose is a monosaccharide that is less sweet than sucrose and is used in baking, brewing, and to provide quick energy in sports drinks.
Maltose (Malt Sugar)
Maltose is a disaccharide formed during the digestion of starch in grains, less sweet than sucrose, and used in brewing and confectionery.
Sucralose
Sucralose is an artificial sweetener made from sucrose, about 600 times sweeter than sucrose, heat-stable, used in baking and processed foods.
Aspartame
Aspartame is an artificial sweetener, about 200 times sweeter than sucrose, used in many diet foods and soft drinks. Not heat-stable so not suitable for cooking.
Xylitol
Xylitol is a sugar alcohol with a sweetness comparable to sucrose, beneficial for dental health, used in chewing gum and sugar-free products.
Lactose (Milk Sugar)
Lactose is a disaccharide found in milk and dairy products, less sweet than sucrose, used in some baking and pharmaceuticals.
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