Substances that sweeten food, beverages, medications, etc., such as sugar, saccharine or other low-calorie synthetic products. (From Random House Unabridged Dictionary, 2d ed)
    

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Artificial sweetener saccharin crystals, LM

'Saxin' : a sweetener for the overweight.

Crystal of erythritol

Food Additives and Contaminants Committee report on the review of sweeteners in food.

Guide to diabetic foods / Boots.

The truth about taste.

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Food Additives and Contaminants Committee report on the review of sweeteners in food.

Guide to diabetic foods / Boots.

'Saxin' : a sweetener for the overweight.

The truth about taste.

Crystal of erythritol