Tagatose is not an artificial sweetener, but is a breakdown product of glucose, and is very similar to the sugar galactose, ...

The sweet spot for swapping, plus a few other alternatives.

Typically used as a zero-calorie natural sweetener, monk fruit is drawing attention for unexpected health compounds.

A new study reveals monk fruit may offer powerful antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds beyond its well-known zero-calorie sweetening properties.

Researchers found a link between a blood clot risk and a type of sugar alcohol. (Getty Creative) They’re sweet — but they’re not sugar. Artificial sweeteners and sugar substitutes are everywhere, but ...

If you’re trying to cut back on the amount of added sugar you're consuming, it makes sense to try to swap out some of your favorites for "sugar-free" or "no-sugar" options. But while these swaps seem ...

Your favorite sugar-free treats may be damaging your heart health. Higher amounts of the low-calorie sweetener xylitol, often marketed as a healthy sugar substitute, is linked to an increased risk of ...

How these two differ in flavor, color, and baking results.

For all the flack sugar gets, artificial sweeteners may not have a leg to stand on, either. New research on the artificial sweetener erythritol, which is an ingredient in Truvia, Splenda, and many ...

Jaggery powder is one of the widely used alternatives which has been making headlines for being natural and less processed.

The low-calorie sweetener was associated with incident major adverse cardiovascular event risk, according to one study. Higher amounts of the sugar alcohol xylitol were associated with increased risk ...