édesítszer
Édesítőszer, in Hungarian commonly written édesítőszer or édesítő szer, denotes a substance or mixture used to sweeten foods and beverages. The term covers a range of compounds, including caloric sweeteners with reduced energy content and non-nutritive, essentially zero‑calorie sweeteners. Édesítőszeres are employed to lower sugar intake, reduce overall calories, or accommodate dietary needs such as diabetes or carbohydrate counting.
Categories and examples. Sugar alcohols such as sorbitol, xylitol, maltitol, and lactitol provide fewer calories than
Regulation and safety. Regulatory agencies such as the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the U.S. Food
Usage and considerations. Édesítőszeres are widely used in beverages, dairy products, baked goods, confectionery, and tabletop