meelitusvahendeid
Meelitusvahendeid, commonly translated as "sweeteners" or "sweetening agents," are substances used to impart sweetness to food and drink. They can be broadly categorized into nutritive and non-nutritive sweeteners. Nutritive sweeteners provide calories and are often carbohydrates, such as sugars like sucrose (table sugar), fructose, and glucose. They contribute to the energy content of foods and can affect blood glucose levels. These are naturally occurring in many fruits and vegetables.
Non-nutritive sweeteners, also known as artificial sweeteners or sugar substitutes, provide little to no calories. They