date:Sep 05, 2018
ss and preferences, honey, sugar and maple syrup were the Top 3 choices at 64 percent, 59 percent and 31 percent, respectively. While 58 percent of consumers were aware of stevia, just 22 percent preferred it. Despite garnering 63 percent recognition, high-fructose corn syrup was only preferred by 7 percent of respondents, while aspartame ranked last in consumer preference with 6 percent of the vote.
A natural choice
Experts note that the use of plant-based, zero-calorie sweeteners like stevia