{"id":4812,"date":"2023-08-07T16:55:54","date_gmt":"2023-08-07T16:55:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/juliansoler.com\/aspartamo-vs-azucares-naturales-del-concentrado-de-uva\/"},"modified":"2023-08-23T09:14:44","modified_gmt":"2023-08-23T09:14:44","slug":"aspartame-vs-natural-sugars-from-grape-concentrate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/juliansoler.com\/en\/aspartame-vs-natural-sugars-from-grape-concentrate\/","title":{"rendered":"Aspartame vs. natural sugars from grape concentrate"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
There are several types of sugars in the daily diet. Some sugars are added to food, others are present in fruit and vegetables. The truth is that sugars are a source of energy<\/strong> and, according to the European Food Safety Authority EFSA, some types of sugars, such as glucose, are essential for the proper functioning of the brain, heart and other organs. But everything in excess is harmful. Too much sugar in the body can therefore be linked to health problems such as obesity, type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For this reason, industries and consumers have opted for alternatives to added sugars, such as artificial or natural sweeteners. We make a comparative analysis focusing on two options: aspartame versus<\/strong> natural sugars from grape concentrate<\/a><\/strong>. We detail how healthy they are and what international health organisations think.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Added sugars<\/strong> are those refined sugars that are added during the manufacture or preparation of food; table sugar is included. There are also free sugars<\/strong>, which include both added sugars and sugars derived<\/strong> from honey, syrups, fruit and vegetable juices and juice concentrates. For its part, the WHO recommends a low intake of free sugars throughout life. In addition, in adults and children, the WHO recommends “reducing intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total caloric intake”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n As an alternative to sugar, sweeteners are used by the food industry and consumers. These are food additives used as food sweeteners and as an option to table sugar. But not all sweeteners are the same; they vary in both composition and origin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At Julian Soler, as manufacturers of SO2 Free white and red grape juice concentrate<\/strong>, we maintain maximum control of the processes, guaranteeing that our concentrated grape juice is 100% natural and preserves the nutrients and antioxidants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Aspartame <\/strong>is a popular low-calorie artificial sweetener, which has been used in the food and beverage industry since the 1980s. For example, in the manufacture of products such as ice cream, yoghurt, diet drinks and cereals. It is also used in the pharmaceutical industry for the manufacture of chewable tablets, such as vitamins or cough drops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The hazards and risks of this artificial sweetener have been evaluated by the Joint FAO\/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives JECFA<\/strong> and the WHO International Agency for Research on Cancer IARC<\/strong>. The conclusions were made public by both organisations on 14 July 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, the IARC emphasises the need for further research. While JECFA confirms that aspartame can still be consumed within the pre-set Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The natural sugars in grape juice<\/strong> are composed only of glucose and fructose, in equal proportions (1:1), without sucrose. Basically, these natural sugars are obtained by rectification and concentration of the grape juice. As a food sweetener, these sugars are widely used in the production of juices, dietary supplements, sports drinks, biscuits, icings, fillings, jams, etc. But,<\/p>\n\n\n\n Grape juice has a high sweetening power and makes it possible to create functional foods, with greater nutritional value. It is a sweetener that also:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Grape juice, as a natural sweetener, is an alternative to present consumers with less artificial options and greater health benefits<\/strong>. In addition, the sugars in grape juice help to preserve the food product<\/strong> by prolonging its shelf life. However, high quality grape juice must be available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Juli\u00e1n Soler<\/strong> manufactures and exports white and red grape juice concentrate. From Spain, in the largest wine-growing region in the world, to any part of the 5 continents. We work under a unique process, which we have designed to guarantee the maximum quality and food safety of our concentrated and deionized grape juices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Through our laboratory and R&D department<\/strong>, we combine experience and cutting-edge technology in the development of innovative products based on white and red grape juice, to offer you solutions that enable you to meet the expectations of the end consumer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We make 100% natural juices<\/strong> from only fresh grapes and maintain the antioxidant properties, vitamins and minerals of the grape. Contact us<\/strong>.<\/a> At Juli\u00e1n Soler we deliver grapes and nothing else <\/strong>through our white and red grape juice concentrates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Reference sources used:<\/p>\n\n\n\n WHO, FDA, EFSA, OAC (Obesity Action Coalition), University of Cambridge, Juli\u00e1n Soler.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" There are several types of sugars in the daily diet. Some sugars are added to food, others are present in fruit and vegetables. The truth is that sugars are a source of energy and, according to the European Food Safety Authority EFSA, some types of sugars, such as glucose, are essential for the proper functioning<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":4085,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[25],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4812","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news-concentrated-grape-juice-products"],"yoast_head":"\n\n
Alternatives to added sugars: artificial or natural sweeteners <\/h2>\n\n\n
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Aspartame: How healthy is it? What does the WHO say?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Aspartame declared as possible carcinogen – WHO<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Are the natural sugars in grape juice healthy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Grape juice as a sweetener<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Quality of grape juice is important<\/h2>\n\n\n\n