A new sugar substitute is coming on the market:
Known for its next generation formula and healthy qualities, Beyond*Sugar(TM) is made entirely from natural sugars; it contains no sugar alcohols or synthetic chemicals. Beyond*Sugar(TM) is a GRAS substance, i.e. Generally Recognized As Safe, a designation of food safety by the US Food & Drug Administration. Beyond*Sugar(TM) is low caloric, low glycemic and thermogenic, thereby, inhibiting some metabolic pathways responsible for obesity and some associated diseases, and increasing the possibilities to help reduce the global burden of chronic disease and disability.
Interesting stuff, read the whole thing.