Current status of designation and usage of food sweeteners in Korea and abroad

Key Points

• The aim is to assess the current status of sweeteners designated in Korea and compare them with international standards.
• Evaluation of designated sweeteners in Korea and abroad.
• Analysis of import trends of specific sweeteners.
• Comparison of usage standards across different countries.
• Korea has established regulations for 22 sweeteners, predominantly for their primary use as sweeteners.
• Internationally, various countries have different numbers of designated sweeteners in their food regulations.
• There is a high reliance on imported sweeteners in Korea, particularly for certain types.