All artificial sweeteners articles
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NewsArtificial sweeteners face more bad press – but is it unfair?
A raft of recent studies and World Health Organization advice leave sweeteners on the ropes, but health experts warn they shouldn’t be considered in isolation
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ResearchDigestion of artificial sweetener sucralose appears to create metabolite that damages DNA
A compound formed when Splenda is consumed – and is even found in off-the-shelf sucralose – is suspected to be genotoxic
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ResearchSweetener erythritol linked to heart problems
Comprehensive study discovers high dietary intake of erythritol correlates with increased risk of heart attack similar to having diabetes
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ResearchEnzyme redesign magnifies rare sugar synthesis
Tweaks could allow scientists to explore the commercial potential of an unusual disaccharide found in Japanese sake
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PodcastChemistry World podcast – June 2015
What makes food sweet? How do we protect against food alteration? New e-paper, and possible treatment for ebola
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FeatureNatural non-caloric sweeteners
Food companies are starting to switch from synthetic to natural sugar substitutes, Rachel Brazil reports
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NewsControversial sweetener declared safe
European food safety panel concludes once more that aspartame is safe after a comprehensive review of the evidence
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NewsSweetener in the clear once more
European food safety body finds no evidence linking aspartame to cancer or any other disease