Zsweet(R) Europe - owned and operated by Cormac Walsh (based in Dublin, Ireland) - is the maker of Zsweet(R).

Derived from the from a natural ingredient called Erythritol, which originates in grapes and melons, Zsweet(R) has been approved by the E.U. in February '08.

An alternative to sugar, Zsweet(R) has a low glycemic index that is proven harmless to blood sugar levels, thereby offering a solution to people suffering from obesity and diabetes.

A clinical study by the Glycemic Index Laboratories in Toronto has shown that Zsweet has an ultra low glycemic response in humans. This means that diabetics can use Zsweet safely.

Zsweet is the result of years of research by a small American Company who's staff have all been affected by diabetes. The company's mission is to find and adopt low glycemic index, food alternatives of the highest integrity and quality that taste good and are healthy.

Zsweet ooks, feels and tastes just like regular sugar and unlike artificial sweeteners has no aftertaste. It can be used in teas, coffees and is perfect sprinkled over breakfast cereals. It is also ideal for cooking with equivalent measures to sugar (it even browns in the same way).

The makers of Zsweet(R) claims that this product has no link to cancer unlike other sugar alternatives such as saccharin, aspartame or sucralose.

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[Photo courtesy of Briana Adams - Customer Service Representative for Zsweet, Inc.]