Author Question: There are many problems associated with the substitution of nonnutritive sweeteners for sugar but ... (Read 54 times)

luvbio · **on:** Aug 19, 2018

There are many problems associated with the substitution of nonnutritive sweeteners for sugar but the most problematic is
a. the difference in kcalories.
b. the difference in absorptive qualities.
c. the lack of hygroscopicity of the sugar alcohols.
d. that the nonnutritive sweeteners do not provide the same functional properties that sugars do.

Question 2

_____, one of the most widely used sugar alcohols, has the added quality of acting as a humectant and is frequently used in marshmallows and shredded coconut to maintain moistness.
a. Sorbitol
b. Mannitol
c. Xylitol
d. Isomalt