How do sugar alcohols compare to other artificial sweeteners such as saccharin and aspartame?
A. Sugar alcohols replace the bulk of regular sugar and also provide some of the sweetness of sugar. Saccharin and aspartame are low calorie sweeteners that are hundreds of times sweeter than sugar. So only a very small amount is used. They are most commonly found in diet drinks. We do have a low calorie sweetener — sucralose — in some of our products. Sucralose is derived from sugar, but is 600 times sweeter and has no calories. In our products, it is used to round out the sweetness level, as sugar alcohols generally are less sweet than sugar. Q: Do sugar alcohols alter the chocolate taste? Is there any aftertaste? A. Our consumer research indicated that most consumers did not find that our sugar free Candies had an unpleasant aftertaste. Q: Do sugar alcohols have any digestive side effects? A. When consumed in moderation, sugar alcohols should not cause any digestive side effects in most individuals. However, some people are more sensitive and may experience some side effects at lo
