Scientists Found a Sugar That’s Sweet, Low-Calorie, And Doesn’t Spike Insulin

By Carly Cassella – Science alert

Artificial sweeteners were supposed to make sugary foods and beverages healthier, but today, some of the most popular zero-calorie substitutes are raising new concerns.

An up-and-coming natural alternative could one day be produced on a much grander scale, using enzymes from slime mold.

The natural sugar is called tagatose, and not only does it taste 92 percent as sweet as sucrose (or table sugar), but it also packs only around a third of the calories.