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Edulcorantes - Información general

Definición:

Existen 2 tipos de edulcorantes:

  • Calóricos (nutritivos)
  • No calóricos (no nutritivos)

Los edulcorantes calóricos proporcionan 4 calorías por gramo y las variedades no calóricas proporcionan cero calorías.

Funciones:

Los edulcorantes calóricos proporcionan el sabor dulce y el volumen cuando son agregados a los alimentos. Asimismo, conservan la frescura y contribuyen a la calidad del producto. Los edulcorantes calóricos actúan como conservantes en las mermeladas y gelatinas, y dan un sabor más intenso a las carnes procesadas. Proporcionan fermentación para los panes y salsas agridulces, dan volumen a las cremas heladas y dan cuerpo a las bebidas carbonatadas. Algunos edulcorantes calóricos se hacen procesando los compuestos del azúcar y otros se producen de manera natural.

En algunos casos, los edulcorantes no calóricos se emplean en lugar de los calóricos. Ellos no proporcionan calorías pero sí el sabor dulce. Todos los edulcorantes no calóricos son químicamente procesados.

  • Fecha de revisión: 9/17/2007
  • Versión en inglés revisada por:Alice O'Connor, MS, RD, LDN, CNSD, Clinical Dietitian, Baystate Medical Center, Department of Food and Nutrition Services, Springfield, MA and Cynthia Dennison Haines, MD, family physician specializing in nutrition, fitness, and preventive health, St. John's Mercy Medical Center, St. Louis, MO, and Assistant Clinical Professor, St. Louis University's School of Medicine, Department of Community and Family Medicine. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
  • Traducción y localización realizada por: DrTango, Inc
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