Sweetener

A sweetener is a general term for substances used to achieve a sweet taste in food and beverages. These include natural options such as stevia, erythritol, or xylitol, as well as artificial sweeteners like saccharin or aspartame. They are used as sugar substitutes, particularly in low-carb or diabetic-friendly recipes. The sweetness level varies significantly between types, some are many times sweeter than sugar, so they are used in much smaller quantities. When baking, it is important to note that not every sweetener behaves like sugar, it may affect the texture, volume, or color of the baked goods.