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The Calorie Control Council (CCC) is a trusted source for science-based information on low- and no-calorie sweeteners and dietary fibers, supporting public health, food innovation, affordability, and consumer choice. Our members help consumers reduce sugar without sacrificing taste.

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Evidence-based information that translates nutrition science, safety evaluations, and research into practical insights about low- and no-calorie sweeteners, dietary fibers, and other sugar-reduction ingredients.

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Reducing added sugar is a public health priority, and no single solution will achieve it. CCC brings together science, regulatory expertise, and real-world insights to demonstrate how sugar-reduction ingredients support innovation, expand consumer choice, and help advance public health.

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Acesulfame Potassium (Ace-K): What the Experts Say About Its Safety

Scientists, regulatory authorities and professional health organizations have extensively ‎evaluated Ace-K. See their statements.

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EFSA Finds No Safety Concern with Aspartame and Ace-K Following Review

European Food Safety Authority reaffirms safety of aspartame, ace-k and aspartame–acesulfame salt, citing is no safety concern at the reported uses and use levels.

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CCC Responds to Study Linking Xylitol to Cardiovascular Risk

A conference presentation on unpublished science should not outweigh decades of scientific evidence. CCC responds to a recent study on xylitol.

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Study: Low/No Calorie Sweetened Drinks Produce Similar Appetite & Metabolic Responses as Water

A landmark study examined how beverages sweetened with sugar or low/no calorie sweeteners affect the brain, blood sugar, insulin, digestion, & appetite.