effects on the hormone system that
controls blood pressure and volume, and so
in large doses can cause high blood
pressure and swelling.
Sweetness Inhibitors Not only are there
artificial sweeteners: there are also substances
that block us from experiencing the sweetness
of sugars. These taste inhibitors are useful for
reducing the sweetness of a preparation whose
texture depends on a high sugar concentration.
Lactisole (tradename Cypha) is a phenolic
compound found in small quantities in roasted
coffee, patented as a flavor modifier in 1985,
and used in confectionery and snacks. In very
small amounts it reduces the apparent
sweetness of sugar by two-thirds.
Sugars and Syrups