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 ...

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 ...

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

Scientists are closing in on something food companies have chased for decades: a sugar that tastes like the real thing, ...

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 ...

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

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, ...

SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea has become a top testing ground for the sweetener allulose, a potential rival to sugar substitutes like stevia that is finding favour among both local food influencers ...