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Grade 12th passAnalytical Geometry

Aspartame produces 4 kilocalories of energy per gram when metabolized, sucrose (table sugar) produces 3.9 kilocalories. However, aspartame isAspartame produces 4 kilocalories of energy per gram when metabolized, sucrose (table sugar) produces 3.9 kilocalories. However, aspartame is approximately 200 times sweeter than sucrose, so it is consumed in much smaller doses. approximately 200 times sweeter than sucrose, so it is consumed in much smaller doses.

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5 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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5 Years ago
Dear stduent 
Sweeteners usually found in foods include Glucose, Fructose, Galactose, Sucrose, Maltos, Corn-based sweetener and Agave nectar. They all provide 4 kcal/g. On the other hand, sugar alcohols or Polyols like Sorbitol, Mannitol, Xylitol add sweetness with less energy, averaging 2 kcal/g.
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4 Years ago
Sweeteners usually found in foods include Glucose, Fructose, Galactose, Sucrose, Maltos, Corn-based sweetener and Agave nectar. They all provide 4 kcal/g. On the other hand, sugar alcohols or Polyols like Sorbitol, Mannitol, Xylitol add sweetness with less energy, averaging 2 kcal/g.