OVERVIEW OF SUGAR-FREE PRODUCTS IN SAUDI ARABIA
Bouges, S., Awn, S., Alaidaros, A., Nassar, H. (2017). OVERVIEW OF SUGAR-FREE PRODUCTS IN SAUDI ARABIA. EKB Journal Management System, 63(Issue 2 - April (Fixed Prosthodontics, Dental Materials, Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics)), 1721-1728. doi: 10.21608/edj.2017.75120
Sara Bouges; Sarah Awn; Amani Alaidaros; Hani Nassar. "OVERVIEW OF SUGAR-FREE PRODUCTS IN SAUDI ARABIA". EKB Journal Management System, 63, Issue 2 - April (Fixed Prosthodontics, Dental Materials, Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics), 2017, 1721-1728. doi: 10.21608/edj.2017.75120
Bouges, S., Awn, S., Alaidaros, A., Nassar, H. (2017). 'OVERVIEW OF SUGAR-FREE PRODUCTS IN SAUDI ARABIA', EKB Journal Management System, 63(Issue 2 - April (Fixed Prosthodontics, Dental Materials, Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics)), pp. 1721-1728. doi: 10.21608/edj.2017.75120
Bouges, S., Awn, S., Alaidaros, A., Nassar, H. OVERVIEW OF SUGAR-FREE PRODUCTS IN SAUDI ARABIA. EKB Journal Management System, 2017; 63(Issue 2 - April (Fixed Prosthodontics, Dental Materials, Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics)): 1721-1728. doi: 10.21608/edj.2017.75120

OVERVIEW OF SUGAR-FREE PRODUCTS IN SAUDI ARABIA

Egyptian Dental Journal
Article 14, Volume 63, Issue 2 - April (Fixed Prosthodontics, Dental Materials, Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics), April 2017, Page 1721-1728  XML PDF (472.06 K)
Document Type: Original Article
DOI: 10.21608/edj.2017.75120
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Authors
Sara Bouges1; Sarah Awn1; Amani Alaidaros2; Hani Nassar3
1School of Dentistry, Batterjee Medical College, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
2School of Dentistry, Batterjee Medical College, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
3Department of Operative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Abstract
Aim: Sugar-free products have several advantages in protecting teeth against dental caries.
The objective of this study was to assess the available sugar-free products in the Saudi market and to determine the most common sugar substitutes found in these products.
Materials and Methods: Products carrying the labels such as “sugar-free” or “no sugar” from five major stores in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia were collected. Special emphasis was given to products commonly used as snacks. The type and percentage of each sugar substitute were investigated by checking the product’s label or by contacting the manufacturer. Descriptive analysis of sweeteners’ type and concentrations were performed.
Results: The majority of products had some missing information regarding the type or concentration. Some products contained some carbohydrates such as sucrose. The main sugar substitutes were sorbitol and sucralose in gums and sweeteners, respectively. Acesulfam-K was found in 64% of the products whereas xylitol was present in only 16% with average concentration of 0.6 g/pellet in chewing gums.
Conclusion: Several products contain a mixture of different sugar substitutes. The type of the main sweetener was dependent on the product category. Acesulfam-K and aspartame were the major sugar substitutes found. Overall xylitol concentration was low.
Keywords
Sugar free products; Sugar substitutes; Xylitol; Caries prevention; Xylitol & caries prevention
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