Table 5 Frequency of Sugar Substitutes Used and Its Corresponding Classification (n = 883)
| Â | n | n (%) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Contain the Use of Sugar Substitute(s) | Do Not Contain the Use of Sugar Substitute(s) | ||||||
Intensely Sweetened Beverages | Both Calorically and Intensely Sweetened Beverages | Total | Unsweetened Beverages | Calorically Sweetened Beverages | Total | ||
Asian/Asian-style Drinks | 124 | – | 27 (22) | 27 (22) | 7 (6) | 90 (73) | 97(79) |
Carbonates | 222 | 28 (13) | 70 (32) | 98 (45) | 26 (12) | 98 (44) | 124 (56) |
Coconut Water | 38 | – | 6 (16) | 6 (16) | 27 (71) | 5 (13) | 32 (84) |
Cordials, Syrups, Concentrates | 48 | 2 (4) | – | 2 (4) | – | 46 (96) | 46 (96) |
Energy Drinks | 30 | 9 (30) | 15 (50) | 24 (80) | – | 6 (20) | 6 (20) |
Flavoured Drinks | 41 | 3 (7) | 8 (20) | 11 (27) | 2 (5) | 28 (68) | 30 (73) |
Kombucha | 18 | – | 1 (6) | 1 (6) | – | 17 (94) | 17 (94) |
Milk Based/Iced Coffees | 6 | – | 2 (33) | 2 (33) | – | 4 (67) | 4 (67) |
Milk Based/Iced Teas | 249 | 2 (1) | 48 (19) | 50 (20) | 52 (21) | 147 (59) | 199 (80) |
RTD Vinegars | 42 | 7 (17) | 6 (14) | 13 (31) | 10 (24) | 19 (45) | 29 (69) |
Sports/Isotonic Drinks | 54 | 5 (9) | 2 (4) | 7 (13) | – | 47 (87) | 47 (87) |
Vitamin Drinks | 11 | – | – | – | – | 11 (100) | 11 (100) |
Overall | 883 | 56 (6) | 185 (21) | 241 (27) | 124 (14) | 518 (59) | 642 (73) |