ReviewHeliyon2022
Replacement of refined sugar by natural sweeteners: focus on potential health benefits.
Review in Heliyon, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 28 papers.
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28 citing papers in PubMed.
- Interrelationships between Refined Carbohydrates, Periodontal Diseases, and Cognitive Decline: A Narrative Review.Advances in nutrition (Bethesda, Md.) · 2026Review
- Sugarcane Biorefinery from Component Separation to High-Value Outputs: Technical Progress and Future Perspectives.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Effect of Miracle Berry on Taste Modification Properties Among Adults Living in Australia: A Multi-Phase Study Protocol.Food science & nutrition · 2026Article
- A traffic light approach to lifestyle change: Health building guideline for NCD outpatients in India.Journal of family medicine and primary care · 2026Article
- Bee products in biopolymer films/coatings: Advancing sustainable active packaging for food preservation.Current research in food science · 2026Review
- Innovative insights into the effects of a high-sucrose diet on pancreatic health and the therapeutic role of empagliflozin in type 2 diabetes: An experimental study.Animal models and experimental medicine · 2025Article
- Beyond Sugar: A Holistic Review of Sweeteners and Their Role in Modern Nutrition.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Herbal and Spice Additives in Functional Confectionery Products: A Review.Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Do sugar substitutes affect quality characteristics and HMF levels of cakes?Journal of the science of food and agriculture · 2025Article
- Sugar Alcohols as Crosslinking Delay Additives for Fracturing Fluids.Gels (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Rediscovering Sweetness: The Evolution and Impact of Non-Nutritive and Natural Sweeteners.Current nutrition reports · 2025Review
- Revealing Volatile Odor Compounds in Watermelon Juice to Enhance Fructose Sweetness Perception: Sensory Evaluation and Molecular Docking Techniques.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Sugar cane extracts as natural taste modulators: potential for sugar reduction in beverages and beyond.Frontiers in nutrition · 2025Review
- Non/Low-Caloric Artificial Sweeteners and Gut Microbiome: From Perturbed Species to Mechanisms.Metabolites · 2024Review
- Development of healthier gummy candy by substituting glucose syrup with various fruit juice concentrates.Food science & nutrition · 2024Article
- The Influence of Vitamin D Levels on Dental Caries: A Retrospective Study of the United States Population.Nutrients · 2024Article
- Brazilian Front-of-Package Labeling: A Product Compliance Analysis 12 Months after Implementation of Regulations.Nutrients · 2024Article
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- Unveiling the profound influence of sucralose on metabolism and its role in shaping obesity trends.Frontiers in nutrition · 2024Review
- Approaches to Enhance Sugar Content in Foods: Is the Date Palm Fruit a Natural Alternative to Sweeteners?Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Review
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10 authors.
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Abstract
Refined sugar is a processed product containing 99% sucrose, which is obtained from sugarcane (70%) or sugar beet (30%). In modern societies, sugar continues to play a significant role in the diet, recognised not only for its flavour and special sweetening properties but also for its role in food preservation. On the other hand, a high consumption of refined sugar is associated with non-communicable diseases and many health issues such as a high risk of dental caries, overweight and neurodevelopmental disorders in children. Alternatives like unrefined sugars have generated a lot of interest as a healthy substitute due to their nutraceutical properties. This paper is aimed to review the beneficial effects of sugar derived from natural sources and highlight health problems that could be caused by refined processed sugar. Refined sugar is frequently used in variety of items including processed foods, soft drinks or ice creams although it is considered unhealthy due to its high salt and sugar content as well as added fats and artificial coloring. Natural sugars are preferred because they have a high nutritional value and a high concentration of healthy compounds, which offset the negative effects of refined sugar. Therefore, removing refined sugar or at least reducing its consumption should be promoted as a healthier option in food choices.
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