Scientists warn that erythritol, found in many sugar-free foods, may harm brain blood vessels and raise stroke risk—even at ...

Fructose survival pathway Each molecule of table sugar, or sucrose, is made up of a molecule of glucose and fructose. Glucose is used as fuel by most cell types and tissues in the body.

Sugars occur naturally in some foods, such as honey, fruits, and milk. Table sugar is industrially produced from sugar cane and sugar beets. Sugar alcohols are a type of sweetener that contains ...

The sugar substitute can be found in everything from sugar-free snacks and drinks to baked goods and gum. Here's what experts want you to know about the health risks that come with consuming it.

To overcome this obstacle, manufacturers will add fillers like erythritol to help improve bulk and texture. That way the sweetened product better resembles table sugar in volume or feel.

This week, the World Health Organization is set to issue new guidance about aspartame, the most common artificial sweetener in diet sodas. But low- and no-calorie sugar substitutes aren’t just ...

How sugarcane juice is made. Sugar originates from a grass called sugarcane. The cane stalks are harvested, mashed together, juiced, purified, cooled, and broken down into table sugar.