Sweeteners : CRC Press : 9781439876725 : 143987672X : 16 May 2012 : Sweeteners: Nutritional Aspects, Applications, and Production Technology explores all essential aspects of sugar-based, natural non-sugar-based, and artificial sweeteners. The book begins with an overview presenting general effects, safety, and nutrition. Next, the contributors discuss sweeteners from a wide range of scientific and lifestyle perspectives. Topics include: The chemistry and functional properties of monosaccharides, oligosaccharides, polysaccharides, and sugar polyolsAnalytical methodologies for determining low-calorie nonnutritive sweeteners Honey, syrups, and their physicochemical aspects and applicationsSweeteners such as "sykin" and raisin, prune, apple, and grape juice concentrateQuality control, production, handling, storage, safety, legislation, and risk assessment of sweetenersThe impact of sweeteners and sugar alternatives on nutrition and healthEnvironmental and health concerns from the use o