Sucralose vs Stevia ?
The similarities between Sucralose (Artificial sweeteners/E955) and Stevia are both have no calories and many times sweeter than sugar. However, both also have some differences.
Let's see what their differences !
Sucralose
Sucralose is a substance that totally made by adding three chlorine atoms in the molecule of sucrose (sugar). The manufacturing process involves the use of many chemicals, including trityl chloride, acetic anhydride, thionyl chloride in the presence of dimethylformamide, 4-methylmorpholine, and methyl isobutyl ketone. The final product, sucralose, is a man-made chlorocarbon chemical that has a sweet taste.
According to the research and users' report, the symptoms after ingesting sucralose are:
- Skin rashes
- Shortness of breath
- Sneezing
- Swelling
- Headaches
- Bloating
- Nausea
- Joint pains
- Anxiety
- Depression
Stevia
Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana) is a plant native to Paraguay and Brazil, although it is easy to grow in many areas of the world. It has been used to the sweet taste for centuries and is a traditional medicinal herb for disorders of obesity and high blood sugar. Stevia is 200 to 300 times sweeter than sugar, does not affect blood glucose levels and is considered safe for diabetics.
Based on the study,beyond imparting sweet taste stevia also provide numerous health benefits including:
- Reduce blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes
- Improve insulin resistance, anti-inflammatory and immune support.
- Is available as a dietary supplement
- Antioxidant and protects the liver and kidneys from damage
- It is available in various forms, including whole leaves (green), a liquid extract (brown) and powder (white).
Based on the following evidences, it can be concluded that Stevia is the best choice to be used as a sugar substitute sweetener because of it's original sweet nature and also have a positive impacts on consumers.
So,
Choose Stevia as your sugar substitute !
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