Session 101: Room N-204

Friday AM

Alternative carbohydrate sweeteners for diabetic and low-calorie food applications

Sponsor:Carbohydrate Division
Moderator(s):L. O. Nabors, Calorie Control Council
M. G. Lindley, LinTech
Time: 9:00 AM
9:00 AM Introductory Remarks
9:05 AM101-1Functions of sweeteners in food systems: Challenges of sugar replacement
L. O. NABORS
9:35 AM101-2Functions and efficacy of sweetener substitutes in diabetic and low-calorie foods
A. SENTKO
10:05 AM101-3Polyols (sugar alcohols): Delivering functionality and sweetness in sugar-free and healthy foods
P. R. JAMIESON, R. C. Deis
10:35 AM101-4Tagatose: A low calorie, low glycemic, functional sweetener
U. PETERSEN SKYTTE
11:05 AM101-5Sucralose: Functions and uses in reduced calorie foods and beverages
C. M. MERKEL
11:35 AM101-6Practical considerations for use of alternative carbohydrate sweeteners in product development
M. G. LINDLEY

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