Aspartame and sucralose are two common artificial sweeteners used in foods and beverages. Though both very sweet, they have ...

As head of the Merisant Company, in St. Louis, Arnold W. Donald touted the corporation’s Equal sugar substitute as a way for diabetics to sweeten their foods without disturbing their blood chemistry.

Artificial sweeteners, like aspartame and xylitol, offer sweetness without the calories of sugar. But are they actually ...