non-sugar
adjective
non-sug·ar
ˌnän-ˈshu̇-gər 
: not being, containing, or made from sugar (such as sucrose or fructose)
non-sugar sweeteners
non-sugar snacks
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Some flavors include non-sugar sweeteners like stevia and sucralose, commonly sold under the name Splenda.
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Natalie Wu, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2025
Lott says that there's not much research on the health impacts of non-sugar sweeteners in children and adolescents.
—Maria Godoy, NPR, 30 Jan. 2025
While more research is needed to understand the full effects of erythritol and its sugar-free counterparts, in 2023 the World Health Organization issued a new recommendation that people who are trying to lose weight should avoid using zero-calorie, non-sugar sweeteners.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 12 Aug. 2024
In fact, May 2023, the WHO issued a guideline advising against the use of non-sugar sweeteners (including but not limited to aspartame) for purposes of weight control.
—Barbara Brody, Fortune Well, 28 Oct. 2023
For decades, the acceptable daily intake (ADI) of the non-sugar sweetener has been 40 mg per kg of body weight.
—Ananya Bhattacharya, Quartz, 14 July 2023
Whole Earth Brands focuses on natural food alternative offerings, such as plant-based, clean label and non-sugar products.
—William Thornton | Wthornton@al.com, al, 11 May 2023
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Natalie Wu, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2025
Lott says that there's not much research on the health impacts of non-sugar sweeteners in children and adolescents.
—Maria Godoy, NPR, 30 Jan. 2025
While more research is needed to understand the full effects of erythritol and its sugar-free counterparts, in 2023 the World Health Organization issued a new recommendation that people who are trying to lose weight should avoid using zero-calorie, non-sugar sweeteners.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 12 Aug. 2024
In fact, May 2023, the WHO issued a guideline advising against the use of non-sugar sweeteners (including but not limited to aspartame) for purposes of weight control.
—Barbara Brody, Fortune Well, 28 Oct. 2023
For decades, the acceptable daily intake (ADI) of the non-sugar sweetener has been 40 mg per kg of body weight.
—Ananya Bhattacharya, Quartz, 14 July 2023
Whole Earth Brands focuses on natural food alternative offerings, such as plant-based, clean label and non-sugar products.
—William Thornton | Wthornton@al.com, al, 11 May 2023
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“Non-sugar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/non-sugar. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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nonsugar
noun
non·sug·ar
-ˈshu̇g-ər
: a substance that is not a sugar
especially
: aglycone
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