“The desire for sweet taste is inborn. The use of honey dates back to 2000 BC but it is sugar which has been the sweetener of choice for centuries. Sugar is a most important flavouring substance. It gives the sensation of sweetness and provides a source of energy.

sweeteners provide the sweet taste! However, sugar also has other functions in food: provide texture in baked goods is a humectant in cakes (stops them from drying out) lowers the freezing point in ice creams it acts as a preservative in jams it strengthens “”mouthfeel”” in soft drinks adds bulk to baked goods.”