Artificial and low calorie sweeteners give sweetness with little or no sugar and few calories. They are used mainly by people managing diabetes or weight, in tablets, drops and sachets for tea, coffee and cooking.

What You Will Find Here

Sucralose based tablets and drops
Aspartame and saccharin sweeteners
Stevia and other plant based options
Sugar free syrups and table top sachets

Choosing And Using Them

Heat stability varies, so check the label before using in cooking or baking
Sweetness strength differs a great deal between types
Sugar alcohols such as sorbitol can loosen the bowel

Precautions

People with phenylketonuria must avoid aspartame, which is why packs carry that warning. Sweeteners help with sugar intake but they are not a treatment for diabetes, and blood sugar control still depends on overall diet, weight, activity and prescribed medicine. If you are pregnant or buying for a child, ask a pharmacist which type is appropriate.

This page is general information only. It is not a substitute for advice from your doctor or pharmacist, and it does not include dosage. Always follow the directions given to you and read the leaflet inside the pack.