Date of Commercialization 1980s
Notable
QualitiesLess prone than sugar to
crystallize or absorb moistureIngredient Sorbitol
Relative Sweetness 60
Original Source Fruits
Date of Commercialization 1980s
Notable
QualitiesCooling; absorbs moistureIngredient Erythritol
Relative Sweetness 70
Original Source Fruits, fermentation
Date of Commercialization 2000s?
Notable Qualities
Ingredient Mannitol
Relative Sweetness 70
Original Source Mushrooms, algae
Date of Commercialization 1980s