artificial sweetener

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nounartificial sweetener (plural artificial sweeteners)

Any of various food additives that attempt to duplicate the effect of sugar in taste but usually with fewer calories.
The World Health Organization on Monday warned against using artificial sweeteners to control body weight or reduce the risk of noncommunicable diseases, saying that long-term use is not effective and could pose health risks.
2023 May 15, April Rubin, “World Health Organization Warns Against Using Artificial Sweeteners”, in The New York Times
Synonyms: sugar substitute

nounAny of various food additives that attempt to duplicate the effect of sugar in taste but usually with fewer calories.

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