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Sweeteners are added to improve the taste of food. They also contribute to energy value. Some sweeteners like polyols are the modified sweetener that are popular nowadays. They are natural compounds and often added to boost flavor. They can provide some nutrition but they do not cause tooth decay or affect insulin response. On the other hand, artificial sweeteners have very little or no nutritional value. Sweeteners can be classified as in Figure 2.2.

Figure 2.2 Types of sweetener.