How many calories can be saved by using low-calorie, sugar-free products?
What products are low-calorie sweeteners used in? Diet soft drinks and tabletop sweeteners are the most popular of the hundreds of low-calorie foods and beverages. In addition to soft drinks and tabletop sweeteners, aspartame may be used in any food or beverage, including: instant coffees and teas, ready-to-drink teas, powdered soft drink mixes, refrigerated and non-refrigerated fruit juice beverages, chewable multi-vitamins, cold cereals, chewing gum, breath mints, gelatins, puddings and fillings, dry mixes for dessert toppings, frozen desserts and novelties, yogurt-type products, baked goods, wine coolers, candies and pharmaceuticals. In addition to most of these products, saccharin is used in breads, table syrups, cake and frosting mixes, cookies, salad dressings, jams and preserves, sauces, dairy desserts and canned fruits. Saccharin also is used in dentifrices, mouthwashes, toothpastes, lipsticks and aftershave lotions. Acesulfame potassium’s approved uses include carbonated and a
