Information from Diabète Québec providing an overview of common types of sweeteners as well as common uses.

  2021-10-27 – Handout

A list from Health Canada of permitted sweeteners (food additives) available in Canada.

  2021-07-22 – Tables/Forms

Information in French from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency about the labelling of sweeteners in Canada. Includes additional information about sweeteners and some definitions.

  2020-07-08 – Topic Overview

Information from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency about the labelling of sweeteners in Canada. Includes additional information about sweeteners and some definitions.

  2020-07-08 – Topic Overview

A list in French from Health Canada of permitted sweeteners (food additives) available in Canada.

  2021-07-22 – Tables/Forms

Information in French from Diabètes Québec about sugar substitutes for individuals with diabetes.

  2020-05-26 – Handout

A review of the evidence published in the Canadian Journal of Diabetes on potential benefits and risks associated with the use of high intensity sweeteners by the National Nutrition Committee of the Canadian Diabetes Association.

  2021-09-14 – Research Report/Paper

This French Health Canada consumer and professional fact sheet provides general information on aspartame, saccharin, sugar alcohols (polyols) & polydextrose and stevia. Links are provided to more detailed information.

  2021-10-26 – Handout

This Health Canada consumer and professional fact sheet provides general information on aspartame, saccharin, sugar alcohols (polyols) and polydextrose and stevia. Links are provided for more detailed information.

  2021-10-26 – Handout

A fact sheet in French from Diabetes Canada providing the content (mg) of sweetener or sugar alcohol in various sugar substitutes and food products. Note: saccharin has since been re-approved for use as a food additive.

  2021-09-14 – Handout