Because people may have different experiences with artificial and natural sweeteners, human studies that don't take into account prior consumption may produce a variety of outcomes. Three different ...

Saccharin and cyclamate can have a bitter aftertaste, but not when combined. Here’s why. Artificial sweeteners can have a not-so-sweet side — a bitter aftertaste. The flavor can be such a ...

As awareness grows about the risks of both artificial and natural sugars, experts emphasise that moderation is key. Whether ...

There are two common types of sugar substitutes: artificial sweeteners and sugar alcohols. Artificial sweeteners are synthetic substitutes, including saccharin, cyclamate, aspartame, sucralose, ...

When we reach for ‘diet’ or ‘low sugar’ products, we think that we’re choosing the healthy option: eating a lot of sugar can make our blood sugar levels high and put us at risk of Type 2 ...