Match the alternative sweeteners with their unique characteristics.
A. Acesulfame-K
B. Stevia
C. Aspartame
D. Sucralose
E. Saccharin
F. Luo han guo
A. Also known as Sunette®, this sweetener is an organic acid linked to potassium. It is 200 times sweeter than sucrose.
B. Also known as Truvia® or Sweet Leaf®, this sweetener is derived from a South American plant. It is 200 to 400 times sweeter than sucrose.
C. Also known as Equal®, this alternative sweetener is composed of 2 amino acids and methanol. It is approximately 200 times sweeter than sucrose.
D. Also known as Spenda®, this sweetener is made by attaching chlorine molecules to sucrose. It is approximately 600 times sweeter than sucrose.
E. Also known as Sweet 'N Low®, this is the oldest alternative sweetener that yield no energy. It is 200 to 700 times sweeter than sucrose.
F. Also known as Nectresse™, this sweetener is an extract of the monk fruit. It is 100 to 250 times sweeter than sucrose.
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