Over 70% of the world's sugar substitutes are exported from China, and the domestic market has huge potential

Recently, the topic of sugar and sugar substitutes has sparked heated discussions

China is the third largest sugar consumer in the world.

This is because consumers in the domestic market have long relied on high-saccharide processed foods such as snacks, cakes, and beverages

After comparing the domestic sugar consumption, it is not difficult to find that the domestic demand for sugar-sweetened beverages is far greater than that of foreign countries

From the domestic point of view, sugar-free beverages have only formed an upward trend in recent years

The reason is that the "two-pronged approach" of policies and media has increased the popularity of consumers' sugar reduction and health awareness

The "National Nutrition Plan (2017-2030)" of the General Office of the State Council proposes to carry out the special action of "three reductions and three health", and sugar reduction is on the list; Advocate and encourage the production and consumption of low-sugar and sugar-free foods

The 2021 Dietary Guidelines for Chinese Residents mentioned that excessive consumption of added sugar will increase the risk of dental caries, diabetes and obesity

At present, with the surge in the sugar consumption index of various countries, how to optimize sugar intake has become a topic worthy of in-depth research worldwide, and the emergence of sugar-free drinks has alleviated the public's dependence on sugar to a certain extent, and from a health perspective, it is Addiction is pulled to the safety line

(Wang Yichen)