Conference Abstract Book

Sugars are naturally present in foods such as vegetables, fruits, and milk, but they are also incorporated during the preparation, processing, or serving of various dishes FAO/WHO guidelines : sugar intake < 10% of total energy intake, and ideally, a further reduction to < 5% per day. In Portugal, health authorities, have been implementing several strategies to reduce sugar consumption. Increasing consumer demand for clean label products Poor diet quality Obesity NCD Arshad, S. et al. (2022). Replacement of refined sugar by natural sweeteners: focus on potential health benefits. World Health Organization. (2018). Guideline: Sugars intake for adults and children. World Health Organization , 57 (6), 1716–1722. Need to replace refined sugar by sugars sourced from natural origins suitable for use in solid, semi-solid, and liquid food applications. Sugar has become an integral component of many food cultures