Master the Sugar Reduction Trend｜Create Healthy and Delicious Beverages

Cut sugar, keep taste — use sugar alcohols and natural sweeteners!

Global and Taiwan Sugar Reduction Policies

United Kingdom: Introduced the Soft Drinks Industry Levy in 2018, raising prices to encourage manufacturers to reduce sugar content.

France: Uses a nutrition rating system from A to E to help consumers select healthier beverages.

Singapore: Classifies drinks from A to D based on sugar and saturated fat content and bans advertising for high-sugar/high-fat drinks.

Taiwan: Offers tax exemptions for sugar-free beverages, lowering the cost of healthy drinks and guiding consumers toward low-sugar options.

France Nutri-Score
Singapore Nutri-Grade

Multiple Roles of Sugar in Food

Sugar does more than add sweetness:

Enhances the richness and mouthfeel of beverages

Provides color in baked goods (Maillard reaction)

Retains moisture or reduces ice crystal size in frozen desserts, improving texture

Want to reduce sugar without sacrificing taste? Sugar alcohols and sweeteners are key solutions.

SmartUse of Sugar Alcohols and Sweeteners

Sugar Alcohols (Erythritol, Maltitol, Xylitol)
Low absorption rate, minimal impact on blood sugar

Hydroxyl groups can bind water, helping retain moisture and texture

Sweeteners (Monk fruit extract, Stevia, Aspartame, Sucralose)

Special molecular structures provide intense sweetness (200–600× that of sugar)

Virtually calorie-free, satisfying sweetness without extra sugar

Properly combining sugar alcohols and natural sweeteners allows you to create low-sugar, flavorful beverages that meet consumer expectations for health and clean-label products.

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Design low-sugar, healthy formulas

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Complete product commercialization, meeting market demands

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References:

1. https://news.un.org/zh/story/2015/03/231212
2. https://news.un.org/zh/story/2016/10/264652

3. https://www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/sugar-tax
4. https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/strengthening-the-soft-drinks-industry-levy/strengthening-the-soft-drinks-industry-levy-consultation
5. https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2021/03/05/Is-Nutri-Score-working-in-France-The-results-are-in/
6. https://www.hpb.gov.sg/docs/default-source/default-document-library/nutri-grade-simplified-ci-guide_chinese.pdf?sfvrsn=280158fa_0
7. https://law-out.mof.gov.tw/LawContent.aspx?id=GL011679
8. Li, X., Servant, G., & Tachdjian, C. (2011). The discovery and mechanism of sweet taste enhancers. Biomolecular Concepts, 2(4).

Disclaimer

The health benefits and scientific information presented in this article are provided for educational purposes only and are not intended to diagnose, prevent, treat, or cure any disease.

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