How are David bars sweetened? Are these sweeteners good for me?Updated 10 days ago

David contains 0g of sugar and is primarily sweetened with sucralose and acesulfame potassium, which have no calories and a minimal impact on blood glucose levels.

Both sweeteners are FDA-approved and have undergone extensive safety studies to ensure that they have no harmful effects on humans. For acesulfame potassium, the FDA reviewed more than 90 studies, while sucralose underwent evaluation through over 110 studies. These evaluations focused on potential toxic effects, determining that there is no causation of negatives health outcomes. Human clinical trials were also reviewed to assess sucralose metabolism and its effects on individuals with diabetes.

Maltitol and allulose, part of the bar's binding system, also add sweetness with a fraction of the caloric impact of sugar. Maltitol, in its powder form, has a glycemic index of 35, meaning it causes a slower and minimal impact on blood glucose. Allulose has a near zero glycemic impact and contributes minimal calories.