Sweeteners are substances used to add sweetness to food and beverages. They can be natural, such as honey and maple syrup, or artificial, which are synthetic sugar substitutes. Some common sweeteners include xylitol, maltodextrin, maltitol, acesulfame k, sucralose, aspartame, sodium cyclamate, erythritol, dextrose, sorbitol, saccharin sodium, and neotame. These sweeteners are used to enhance the flavor of various food and drink products.