Alternative sweeteners, often referred to as sugar substitutes, offer several benefits compared to traditional table sugar. Alternative sweeteners often have low or no calories which help weight management individuals trying to limit their calorie intake. Sweeteners such as stevia, monk fruit, and erythritol have a low glycemic index, meaning they do not cause significant spikes in blood sugar levels making them a suitable option for people with diabetes and those required to manage insulin resistance. Lastly, they do not promote growth of bacteria that cause dental issues.

Fine Foods does provide a few varieties of alternative sweeteners for those who wish to choose a healthier sweetener option.

Fructose is natural and the sweetest of all natural sweeteners fondly known as fruit sugar because it is naturally found in fruits and honey.

The monk fruit (a.k.a Lohan guo) sweetener is a no-calorie sweetener so there’s little to no glucose that enters the bloodstream. Nevertheless, it possesses intense sweetness when consumed.

Stevia is a sugar substitute made from the leaves of the Stevia rebaudiana plant of South America. Stevia is a non-nutritive sweetener, which means it has no carbohydrates, calories, or artificial ingredients.