Sweeteners are used to replace sugar for 2 reasons; they have less or no calorific value, and they are cheaper to produce. Artificial sweeteners are a billion dollar industry involving some of the biggest names in the game. You will find them hiding in thousands of products including; diabetic products, crisps, cakes, biscuits, savoury snacks, fizzy drinks, squash, yoghurts, chewing gum, ready-meals, diet products, products aimed at children (low-sugar or tooth-kind), low-carb foods, puddings, cereals, shakes, hot chocolate, salad dressings, laxatives, gelatin deserts, breath mints, vitamin tablets, and children