The document discusses various natural and artificial sweeteners, including their properties and health concerns. It notes that sugar alcohols like sorbitol provide fewer calories than sugar but can cause digestive issues. Artificial sweeteners such as saccharin, aspartame, acesulfame potassium, sucralose, and neotame are calorie-free but have varying levels of research regarding potential links to tumors, cancer, allergic reactions, and other health issues. The document questions whether people can make informed choices about sugars and sweeteners given conflicting information from studies and media reports.
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