Question
Download Solution PDFArrange the following artificial sweeteners in descending order based on its sweetness value?
(a) Aspartame
(b) Sucralose
(c) Alitame
(d) Saccharin
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is (c), (b), (d), and (a).
Key Points
- Alitame is one of the sweetest artificial sweeteners, being approximately 2,000 times sweeter than sucrose.
- Sucralose is about 600 times sweeter than sucrose.
- Saccharin is around 300-400 times sweeter than sucrose.
- Aspartame is about 200 times sweeter than sucrose.
Additional Information
- Artificial Sweeteners:
- These are substances used to sweeten food and beverages without the calories of sugar.
- Commonly used as sugar substitutes in various low-calorie and sugar-free products.
- They can be either synthetic or derived from natural substances.
- Sweetness Value:
- A measure of how much sweeter a substance is compared to sucrose (table sugar).
- Sucrose is the standard reference with a sweetness value of 1.
- Usage in Food Industry:
- Artificial sweeteners are widely used in diet sodas, sugar-free candies, and other low-calorie foods.
- They help in reducing calorie intake and managing weight.
- Health Considerations:
- Most artificial sweeteners are considered safe when consumed within the established acceptable daily intake (ADI).
- Some individuals may experience sensitivity or allergic reactions to certain artificial sweeteners.
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