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Isomalt is one of the ingredients of our well-known Zùsto Sugar substitute. But what exactly is isomalt, why do we choose to use this ingredient, and is it healthy at all? In this article, we list everything you want to…

If there’s one thing Belgium is famous for, it’s our chocolate. From the dark bitterness of pure cocoa to the gentle sweetness of milk chocolate, this treat captivates everyone. But is chocolate actually good for your health? Read on to…

What is erythritol? Despite its chemical-sounding name, erythritol is a 100% natural sweetener. In fact, erythritol occurs naturally in fruits – such as watermelon, grapes, peaches, pears, mushrooms – and fermented foods such as cheese, soy sauce, wine, etc. In…

A question we often see recurring is whether Zùsto is actually safe for diabetics. With all the health claims flying around these days, that question is entirely understandable. Hence, in this blog we’d love to give you some more information…

Probably the most well-known benefit of fiber is its positive effect on your gut health. You can read more about that here.  What is less well known, however, are the indirect, positive effects of fiber on our overall health.  Fiber…

Belgians have a fiber intake that is far below the minimum daily recommendation, even though fiber contains lots of good properties to support your health. However, many people don’t know how to specifically make sure they are getting enough fiber.…

Is sucralose really unhealthy? You can find lots of articles and sources online that claim sweetener is unhealthy. And then you can find ones that say it is healthy! A lot of the available information is contradictory. So what should…