Sugar Substitutes

Cancer and Artificial Sweeteners Fact Sheet - - The National Cancer Institute reviews a joint study with FDA and post its findings since that study.

CSPI Acesulfame-k Web Page - - Quotes from cancer experts' letters on the testing of Acesulfame-K, marketed under the brand names Sweet One, Sunette, and Sweet 'n Safe.

MedlinePlus: Sweetener Information - - This article describes sweetener uses, their side effects and definitions of caloric and noncaloric types of sweeteners.

Sugars & Low-Calorie Sweeteners - - Discusses the different types of artificial sweeteners and those awaiting approval.

A Tale of Two Sweeteners - - An article by Gail Davis about the pros of stevia and cons of aspartame.

Zsweet® All Natural Sweetener - - A sugar substitute using the substance erythritol. FAQ, online store, recipes, news articles, and an information about the safety of erythritol.

FDA Consumer: Sugar Substitutes - - Article in FDA's consumer magazine about the saccharine and aspartame controversies. "FDA stands behind its original approval of aspartame, and subsequent evaluations have shown that the product is safe." (November, 1999)