甘味料
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Meanings
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sweetener; sweetening agent
General term for any substance used to sweeten food or drink, including sugar, honey, and artificial sweeteners.
This beverage uses artificial sweeteners.
I use a low-calorie sweetener instead of sugar.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉に甘味料を加えるto add sweetener to something
This juice has sweetener added to it.
- 甘味料を使うto use sweetener (in cooking or manufacturing)
For health reasons, I use sweetener instead of sugar.