Glasgow / UK. (isa) The International Sweeteners Association (ISA) has welcomed information that demonstrates significant growth in the global use of all low calorie sweeteners. The 40 percent growth since 2007, reflects a year-on-year increase in the number of new products containing low calorie sweeteners, which have been launched to markets around the world. Commenting on the figures provided by the leading global supplier of consumer, product and media intelligence, Mintel, Hans Heezen Chairman of the ISA said: «These figures are extremely encouraging and show that around the world, food and drink manufacturers are responding to growing consumer demands for more lower calorie options». The growth in global use of low calorie sweeteners signals positive steps by the food and drinks industry to providing more low calorie product choices to consumers, which can help people to reduce their daily calorie intake and manage their weight. The growth of these new products also provides a wider range of safe, sweet options for people with diabetes. Low calorie sweeteners have no impact on insulin or blood glucose levels and do not provide any calories. As such, they may have a role for people with type 2 diabetes and for women with gestational diabetes.
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