Sugar substitute like sugar twin
0 kcal per 100 g
Category: Sweets and Sweeteners
Nutritional information (per 100 g)
| Calories | 0 kcal |
| Protein | 0g |
| Carbohydrates | 0g |
| Sugars | 0g |
| Total fats | 0g |
| Fiber | 0g |
Vitamins and minerals
Description
Sugar Twin-Type Sweetener
The Sugar Twin-type sweetener is an artificial sugar substitute used to sweeten foods and beverages without adding significant calories. It is known for its sweetening power, which is usually much greater than that of common sugar, allowing for a reduction in carbohydrate and calorie intake in culinary preparations.
Origin: Sugar Twin is a commercial brand that represents a type of artificial sweetener, generally composed of a mixture of saccharin and cyclamate or sucralose, depending on the formulation. These sweeteners come from chemical components designed to mimic the sweetness of sugar without its caloric effects.
Properties: Among its main benefits are:
- It provides no calories, making it ideal for low-sugar diets or weight control.
- It does not raise blood glucose levels, making it suitable for people with diabetes.
- It retains its sweetness in both hot and cold preparations.
- It can improve product preservation by reducing water activity in some cases.
Synonyms in Latin American Spanish: Depending on the country, this type of sweetener may also be found under names such as artificial sweetener, sucralose (if it is the base), saccharin, or simply as sweetener. In some places, the term “Splenda-type sweetener” or “Sugar Twin-type artificial sweetener” is used to refer to similar products.