Sugar serves an important role in imparting sweetness in food and important functional and physiological roles in the body. However, in light of increasing caloric intake and declining energy expenditure in modern lifestyle, sugar is increasingly seen as one of the main contributors to rising obesity rates in Asia. Low-calorie and non-caloric sweeteners are alternatives to sugar that have the potential to reduce the caloric content of foods. Despite numerous scientific studies and safety evidence, controversies on the use of certain sweeteners remain.
This event is for scientists and experts to share information to enhance the understanding of the science, trends, and innovation in utilisation to help address issues related to their application and facilitate consumer education and acceptance.
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