Stevia is a natural sweetener extracted from the leaves of the Stevia rebaudiana plant. It contains zero calories and has a sweetness that is much higher than sugar, so only a small amount is needed.
Monk fruit sweetener, also known as Luo Han Guo, is derived from the monk fruit and contains zero calories. It is much sweeter than sugar, so a small amount can provide the desired sweetness.
Erythritol is a sugar alcohol that occurs naturally in some fruits and fermented foods. It contains very few calories and has a similar taste to sugar. Erythritol doesn’t raise blood sugar or insulin levels.
Xylitol is another sugar alcohol found in many fruits and vegetables. It has about 2.4 calories per gramme, which is much lower than sugar’s four calories per gramme. It also has a similar sweetness to sugar.
Allulose is a rare sugar found in small quantities in wheat, figs, and raisins. It has a similar taste and texture to sugar but with only about one-tenth of the calories. Allulose doesn’t raise blood sugar levels and is suitable for people following a low-carb or ketogenic diet.
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