The intensity of sweetness is expressed relative to sucrose on a weight basis.
Substance
Relative Sweetness
lactose
0.2
isomalt
0.5
sorbitol
0.5
dextrose (glucose)
0.6 to 0.8
mannitol
0.6
hydrogenated glucose syrup
0.75
sucrose
1.0
fructose
1.4
cyclamate
26
acesulfame K
180 to 200
aspartame
200
saccharin
500
TGS
500 to 600
The amount of a compound needed to roughly achieve a similar sweetness can be determined based on the relative sweetness. Since the sensation of sweetness is affected by a number of factors, the final amount needs to be titrated to taste.
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