This handy fact sheet presents an overview of the currently approved low-calorie sweeteners (sometimes referred to as non-nutritive sweeteners, artificial sweeteners or sugar substitutes) in the United States. These include acesulfame potassium (Ace-K), aspartame, neotame, saccharin and sucralose. It also discusses how low-calorie sweeteners fit in a healthful diet and can be used in weight management.
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