Sugar-free candy

Sugar-free candies are sweets made with sweeteners instead of common sugar, designed for those who wish or need to reduce their caloric intake or control their consumption of simple sugars. These candies maintain the characteristic sweet flavor but with less impact on blood glucose levels.

Their origin dates back to the need to offer alternatives to conventional candies, especially for people with diabetes or those following low-sugar diets. Currently, they are available in a wide variety of flavors and textures and are frequently used in recipes to decorate desserts, in preparations for diabetics, or simply as a healthier sweet.

Among their properties, it stands out that they are usually low in calories, do not significantly contribute to dental cavities, and some incorporate functional ingredients like xylitol or stevia, which provide additional benefits.

In different Hispanic American countries, sugar-free candies may also be called sugar-free sweets, sugar-free confections, or sugar-free gummies, depending on the product's shape or presentation.