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Are Isomalt, Stevia and Xylitol "safe sweeteners"

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hidetheelephant · 27/08/2010 00:58

I know sorbitol, sucralose, acelsulfame k, maltitol, saccharin and aspartame have been linked to cancer. Many sweeteners can cause cancer, liver damage, kidney damage and muscle damage, but I can't find any mention of that for the these three, so does that mean they are safe to use?

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zazen · 27/08/2010 01:01

Well xylitol is a fruit sugar from berries, so it's completely safe.

Not sure about the others - are they brand names or the actual name of the sugar like Xylitol is?

hidetheelephant · 27/08/2010 01:02

The actual names, although I know Stevia is used as a brand name too. Not sure if Isomalt is.

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