Low- and No-Calorie Sweetener (LNCS) Presence and Consumption among the Portuguese Adult Population

The use of low and no-calorie sweeteners (LNCS) in food and beverages has become increasingly common in the development and reformulation of products to reduce energy derived from added sugars. Our aim was to identify the presence and consumption of LNCS through food and beverages according to consu...

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Autores principales:	María González-Rodríguez, Marina Redruello-Requejo, María de Lourdes Samaniego-Vaesken, Ana Montero-Bravo, Ana M. Puga, Teresa Partearroyo, Gregorio Varela-Moreiras
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:11bbecc43a3c42609eb67a6b674abb562021-11-25T18:37:26ZLow- and No-Calorie Sweetener (LNCS) Presence and Consumption among the Portuguese Adult Population10.3390/nu131141862072-6643https://doaj.org/article/11bbecc43a3c42609eb67a6b674abb562021-11-01T00:00:00Zhttps://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/11/4186https://doaj.org/toc/2072-6643The use of low and no-calorie sweeteners (LNCS) in food and beverages has become increasingly common in the development and reformulation of products to reduce energy derived from added sugars. Our aim was to identify the presence and consumption of LNCS through food and beverages according to consumption patterns in a representative sample (<i>n</i> = 256) of the Portuguese adult population. The study had a descriptive cross-sectional observational design and was based on the application of a Food Frequency Questionnaire. Overall, it was found that 4.1% of the foods and 16.7% of the beverages consumed by the Portuguese adult population contained LNCS. Food groups mostly contributing to LNCS consumption were non-alcoholic beverages such as soft drinks and juices (34.2%); milk and dairy products (16.5%); appetizers such as chips (8.6%); sugars and sweets such as chocolates, candies, or chewing gums (6.1%); meat and derivative products (2.2%); cereals and derivatives (1.2%) and canned fruits (1.2%). Main LNCS consumed were acesulfame-K, sucralose, and aspartame, single or combined, although their prevalence of use differs greatly among foods, beverages, or tabletop sweeteners. In conclusion, LNCS were found across a wide variety of products available in the Portuguese market and their prevalence of inclusion in the diet of the population evidences the need to develop more studies on the evolution of LNCS intake and its impact on the full dietary model and health. Consequently, these food additives should be included in food composition databases and, periodically, updated to reflect the recurrent reformulation strategies adopted by the food industry in its efforts to reduce the energy contribution of added sugars.María González-RodríguezMarina Redruello-RequejoMaría de Lourdes Samaniego-VaeskenAna Montero-BravoAna M. PugaTeresa PartearroyoGregorio Varela-MoreirasMDPI AGarticlelow- and no-calorie sweetenersartificial sweetenersadditivesfood groupsprocessed foodsPortuguese populationNutrition. Foods and food supplyTX341-641ENNutrients, Vol 13, Iss 4186, p 4186 (2021)
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topic	low- and no-calorie sweeteners artificial sweeteners additives food groups processed foods Portuguese population Nutrition. Foods and food supply TX341-641
spellingShingle	low- and no-calorie sweeteners artificial sweeteners additives food groups processed foods Portuguese population Nutrition. Foods and food supply TX341-641 María González-Rodríguez Marina Redruello-Requejo María de Lourdes Samaniego-Vaesken Ana Montero-Bravo Ana M. Puga Teresa Partearroyo Gregorio Varela-Moreiras Low- and No-Calorie Sweetener (LNCS) Presence and Consumption among the Portuguese Adult Population
description	The use of low and no-calorie sweeteners (LNCS) in food and beverages has become increasingly common in the development and reformulation of products to reduce energy derived from added sugars. Our aim was to identify the presence and consumption of LNCS through food and beverages according to consumption patterns in a representative sample (<i>n</i> = 256) of the Portuguese adult population. The study had a descriptive cross-sectional observational design and was based on the application of a Food Frequency Questionnaire. Overall, it was found that 4.1% of the foods and 16.7% of the beverages consumed by the Portuguese adult population contained LNCS. Food groups mostly contributing to LNCS consumption were non-alcoholic beverages such as soft drinks and juices (34.2%); milk and dairy products (16.5%); appetizers such as chips (8.6%); sugars and sweets such as chocolates, candies, or chewing gums (6.1%); meat and derivative products (2.2%); cereals and derivatives (1.2%) and canned fruits (1.2%). Main LNCS consumed were acesulfame-K, sucralose, and aspartame, single or combined, although their prevalence of use differs greatly among foods, beverages, or tabletop sweeteners. In conclusion, LNCS were found across a wide variety of products available in the Portuguese market and their prevalence of inclusion in the diet of the population evidences the need to develop more studies on the evolution of LNCS intake and its impact on the full dietary model and health. Consequently, these food additives should be included in food composition databases and, periodically, updated to reflect the recurrent reformulation strategies adopted by the food industry in its efforts to reduce the energy contribution of added sugars.
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author	María González-Rodríguez Marina Redruello-Requejo María de Lourdes Samaniego-Vaesken Ana Montero-Bravo Ana M. Puga Teresa Partearroyo Gregorio Varela-Moreiras
author_facet	María González-Rodríguez Marina Redruello-Requejo María de Lourdes Samaniego-Vaesken Ana Montero-Bravo Ana M. Puga Teresa Partearroyo Gregorio Varela-Moreiras
author_sort	María González-Rodríguez
title	Low- and No-Calorie Sweetener (LNCS) Presence and Consumption among the Portuguese Adult Population
title_short	Low- and No-Calorie Sweetener (LNCS) Presence and Consumption among the Portuguese Adult Population
title_full	Low- and No-Calorie Sweetener (LNCS) Presence and Consumption among the Portuguese Adult Population
title_fullStr	Low- and No-Calorie Sweetener (LNCS) Presence and Consumption among the Portuguese Adult Population
title_full_unstemmed	Low- and No-Calorie Sweetener (LNCS) Presence and Consumption among the Portuguese Adult Population
title_sort	low- and no-calorie sweetener (lncs) presence and consumption among the portuguese adult population
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Low- and No-Calorie Sweetener (LNCS) Presence and Consumption among the Portuguese Adult Population

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