Detrimental effects of non-centrifugal cane sugar as substitute of sucrose in sweetened beverages on metabolic and feeding pattern
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https://doi.org/10.5327/fst.535Keywords:
Jaggery, gur, sugar substitutes, feeding patterns, functional foodAbstract
The demand for healthier sweeteners has increased due to the risk of premature mortality associated with the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages. Non-centrifugal cane sugar (NCS) appears to be a good option with positive health effects. However, there is no information on the effects of NCS when used as a substitute for sweetening beverages. This work aimed to compare the exposure of ad libitum access to NCS and sucrose solutions. Three groups of Wistar rats (n=12) were exposed over 8-weeks to standard diet and 10% granulated NCS solution (NCS), 10% sucrose solution (SS) and water (C). NCS solution generated the highest drinking intake (142.27±26 mL/day, P< 0.05) among groups. Compared to C (20.61±10 g/day, P< 0.05), NCS and SS significantly reduced their food intake. Of their total caloric intake, 67% (NCS) and 63% (SS) came from the sweetened fluid. NCS and SS developed a larger abdominal circumference and higher adiposity index. The highest values for glucose and lipid profile were found in NCS. In conclusion ad libitum access to NCS led to a high, sustained, and escalating drinking pattern, with detrimental health effects. Therefore, it is essential to consider the amount of consumption when recommending functional sweetener products.
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