SINGAPORE – A brand of peanuts from China is being recalled because of the presence of an artificial sweetener, said the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) on Dec 12. The affected product – YTY ...

Sucralose is an artificial sweetener that is generally considered safe when enjoyed in moderation. However, research on its long-term effects has turned up mixed results. Excessive amounts of ...

As with all other food additives, sweeteners must undergo a safety evaluation before they are authorised for use in food. Only people who are diagnosed at birth with phenylketonuria need to avoid ...

Less sugar than traditional soda Drinks that offer carbonation Those that are made without aspartame, a zero-calorie sweetener used in diet soda linked to negative health outcomes Options that may ...