Low-Calorie Sweeteners - Proceedings of a Seminar in India

152 Pages  ISBN 1872691617      £5.00

Introductory Comments

150 regulators, scientists and industry representatives met on 5-6 February 1997, in New-Delhi, to discuss issues related to the benefits, safety, approval and use of low-calorie sweeteners in foods and beverages. The sponsors of the seminar were the International Sweeteners Association (ISA) and the Confederation of Indian Food Trade and Industry (CIFTI). International experts presented the results of latest scientific findings. Participants discussed the role and benefits of sweeteners in foods for consumers who wish to reduce their energy intake for weight control purposes or need to control their sugar intake for metabolic reasons.

Table of Contents

Welcome Address at the Seminar on Low-calorie Sweeteners
Dr Anand G Naik Kurade

Introduction to the ISA/CIFTI Seminar on Low-calorie Sweeteners
Ms Antonietta Corti

Inaugural Address at the Seminar on Low-calorie Sweeteners
Mr Shri A S Kasliwal

Vote of Thanks
Dr Kejriwal

Session I: BENEFITS OF LOW-CALORIE SWEETENERS

A Critical Look at Low-calorie Sweeteners
Mr R L Bijlani

Risk Criteria for Risk Evaluation and Tools for Risk Management
Professor Ronald Walker

The Benefits and Safety of Intense Sweeteners Used Alone and in Combination
Dr Andrew Renwick

Intense Sweeteners in the Global Marketplace - An Overview of International Regulations
Dr Carol Shively-Knight

Indian Regulatory Process
Dr Debi Mukherjee

Discussion

Session II: PRESENTATION OF LOW-CALORIE SWEETENERS

Acesulfame-K - Key Properties and Applications
Professor Gert-Wolfhard von Rymon Lipinski

Aspartame - An Overview of Metabolism, Safety and Usefulness
Dr Wayne Stargel

Sucralose
Dr Ashley Roberts

Cyclamate
Mr Paul Price

Saccharin
Mr J C Kathrani

Saccharin Safety Update
Dr Samuel M Cohen

Update on Cyclamate Safety
Dr Andrew Renwick

Discussion

Session III: APPLICATIONS WITH SWEETENERS AND BLENDS

Introduction on India's Position
Dr S S Arya

Applications with Sweetener Blends
Mr Ian Knight

Applications with Sweetener Blends in Beverages
Dr Syed Shamil

Methods for the Analysis of Low-calorie Sweeteners and Sweetener Blends
Col O P Kapur

ISA Analytical Methods for Sweeteners
Professor Gert-Wolfhard von Rymon Lipinski

Discussion

Panel Discussion

Closing Remarks
Dr Thomas Vollmuth

Glossary