15, 2023
Why do artificial sweeteners taste bitter to some people and sweet to others?
Science has the answer.
Certain food debates will go on for eternity.
At least in the case of cilantro, theresa scientific reason to explain our strong opinions.
Our genetic differences can translate into different taste experiences with this controversial herb.
We now know the same goes for artificial sweeteners.
Why do artificial sweeteners taste bitter to some and sweet to others?
Why Do Artificial Sweeteners Taste Bitter?
While many of us find artificial sweeteners to taste very sweet, there are others who cant stand them.
Anew studyfrom Penn State has some answers.
The team looked at the taste receptor genes among the study participants.
How do taste receptors work?
Sugar always fits our sweet receptors but artificial sweeteners are a little trickier.
This explains why you may love no-calorie sweeteners in your coffee while your spouse cant stand them.
Which Sweetener Should You Use?
When artificial sweeteners first became popular, they seemed like the perfect alternative to sugar.
All the sweetness without the caloriesa chance to literally have your cake and eat it, too!
But it turns out that the more we learn about no-calorie sweeteners, the less there is to love.
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