Compared with common sugars such as glucose, fructose, and sucrose, tagatose exists only in tiny amounts in nature. It ...

Scientists at Tufts have found a way to turn common glucose into a rare sugar that tastes almost exactly like table sugar—but ...

From saccharin in the 19th century to stevia and monk fruit in the 21st, researchers and the food industry have long sought a ...

Researchers have developed a way to biosynthetically produce an otherwise rare sugar called tagatose, which can provide the ...

As cases of diabetes, obesity, and hypertension continue to rise, more people are looking for solutions in the form of sugar substitutes. Sugar, after all, has been linked to a number of health issues ...

For decades, artificial sweeteners have been embraced as a guilt-free way to enjoy sweetness without the caloric baggage and potential health drawbacks associated with sugar. Found in a vast array of ...

These days it seems everyone is looking to cut back on sugar. That's a great thing, considering the damage excess sugar can do to the body. But we still want to enjoy a sweet treat now and then.

Out of brown sugar mid-baking session? Try one of these emergency brown sugar substitutes as a replacement. Luckily, if you run out of this distinctive variety of sugar, which gets its color and soft ...

Stevia is plant based and contains zero calories, but experts weigh in on whether it’s really better for you than sugar. It’s FDA-approved as safe—but moderation matters. While stevia may offer some ...

In today’s world, the growing awareness of health and wellness has led many to question their dietary choices — particularly when it comes to sugar consumption. As delicious as sugary treats can be, ...