Sweetener

Sure, here’s the definition of “sweetener”:

Sweetener

A substance that increases the sweetness of something. It is typically a sugar or other soluble sweet-tasting compound added to food or drink to improve its taste.

Synonyms:

• Sugar
• Sweetening agent
• Candy
• Syrup
• Molasses
• Treacle

Examples:

• Adding honey to tea is a common way to sweeten it.
• The candy store has a wide variety of sweetener treats.
• Some people add sweetener to their coffee to make it more palatable.

Additional notes:

• Sweeteners can be natural or artificial.
• Natural sweeteners include honey, maple syrup, molasses, and date sugar.
• Artificial sweeteners include aspartame, acesulfame potassium, and saccharin.
• Sweeteners can have a variety of health effects, depending on the type of sweetener and the amount of sugar it contains.