Calorie Control Council

Separating fact from fiction in the world of low- and reduced-calorie foods and beverages.

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Sweeteners impact on the gut microbiome? Numerous studies have reviewed just that… find out what they say. >> https://t.co/TrjnS0g9qo

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Effective diabetes management depends on what works in everyday diets. Alternative sweeteners can help make it easier to enjoy familiar foods and drinks. Learn more about their role: https://t.co/XFZUorYQUZ

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New Study: @JAMANetworkOpen followed 1.5M+ adults and found that higher intake of sugar-sweetened drinks was associated with higher risk of certain liver cancer subtypes. NO ASSOCIATION found between low/no calorie sweetened drinks and liver cancer risk. https://t.co/gJJ970Js7D

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Science-based policies are central to protecting the global food system. CCC supports #WorldFoodSafetyDay and policies that uphold the safety of the food system. Learn about the global approval of sweeteners: https://t.co/FPbw7hemc1 @WHO

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Grateful for the opportunity to spend the day on Capitol Hill meeting with policymakers and staff to discuss our members' ingredients, products, and key industry issues. Days like this reinforce the importance of collaboration and dialogue in shaping meaningful outcomes.

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The FDA will no longer require tagatose to be listed as “added sugar” on labels. This opens the door for broader use of this low‑GI, low‑calorie rare sugar which delivers ~92% of sugar’s sweetness with 38% of the calories. A major win for innovation. https://t.co/M3rhhP1Zv9

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CCC is attending the 56th Session of the Codex Committee on Food Additives (#CCFA56) to help advance global regulatory standards on the use of low‑ and no‑calorie sweeteners and support the use of these standards throughout the additive industry. #Codex

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Everyday choices play an important role in overall health. This World Health Day, we recognize the role alternative sweeteners play in supporting a variety of health needs, including diabetes and weight management. https://t.co/QlKlypON90

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Do sweets make you crave more sweets? New study: No. Learn more @FoxNews https://t.co/kIhQazpPSe

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The full results from the Sweet Trial were recently published, showing that exposure to sweeteners does not change preference for sweet foods or beverages. These findings continue to confirm the safety and efficacy of sweeteners https://t.co/tnPFaUCZcR

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CCC Executive Director Carla Saunders recently spoke with @FoodNavigatorUS about the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the important role alternative sweeteners have in the diets of Americans. https://t.co/SK36SBl5AM

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The ability to make personal nutrition choices is more important than ever. Alternative sweeteners play a valuable role for individuals with diabetes by enabling reduced sugar intake and not raising blood sugar or insulin. https://t.co/XRjkEpNapH

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EFSA conducted a safety reevaluation for the sweetener sucralose, resulting in no change to the acceptable daily intake (ADI). #foodsafety

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Science Matters: Alternative sweeteners are among the most studied ingredient in the food supply. Studies continue to re-affirm their safety. Explore the latest research: https://t.co/tnPFaUCZcR

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Good news for those looking to lose weight. A recent study shows using alternative sweeteners in a healthy diet maintains weight loss. See the key findings: https://t.co/tnPFaUCZcR

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The safety of alternative sweeteners are backed by decades of rigorous research and reviewed by leading health authorities worldwide. Their safety is well-established by hundreds of global studies: https://t.co/tnPFaUCZcR

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The CCC Regulatory Handbook has been updated. It is a comprehensive global resource on the use, safety, regulatory status, and science of alternative sweeteners. https://t.co/hjdKw6eFFb

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A new study from the @BDA_Dietitians, @NutritionOrgUK, and @DiabetesUK underscores the continued value of low- and no-calorie sweeteners (LNCS) in supporting public health goals. Learn more: https://t.co/tnPFaUCZcR

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CCC advises against classifying foods by processing level. Certain additives and ingredients serve a distinct purpose. CCC recently spoke with Baking Business on what defining ultra-processed foods could mean for the alternative sweetener industry.https://t.co/fsEqwzr9ZJ

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CCC attended the 6th ICQC meeting in Greece, discussing dietary carbs, fiber, glycemic index, sugar reduction, and the role of low- and no-calorie sweeteners in the diet.