# Healthy Calorie-Free Sweeteners This All-Natural Sugar Alternative is Derived from Chicory Root By Rebecca Byers | Published 2015-05-22 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugar-alternative References: [swervesweetener](http://www.swervesweetener.com/about-swerve/) & [swervesweetener](http://www.swervesweetener.com/products/swerve-confectioners-16oz/) Boasting a myriad of health cultivating properties, Swerve is a line of [sugar alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-freedom-glp-1) that rely on ancient root vegetable-derived ingredients. Available in granular and confectioners varieties, the [zero-calorie sugar alternative](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-calorie-beverage-sauce) is non-GMO, gluten-free and pet safe. Swerve products contain root chicory-derived oligosaccharides, a natural sweetener that dates back 5,000 years and was highly valued in the Roman empire. It boasts a number of health benefits including lowering cholesterol. Given Swerve's natural sources, it is non-glycemic, meaning it helps maintain blood sugar levels, making it Diabetes friendly in addition to being [easy to digest](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halfday-sweet-tea) and tooth friendly. The sugar alternative also measures like the real thing, so no conversion charts are necessary as it measures cup-for-cup. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Healthy Sugar Alternatives:** Explore the growing trend of sugar alternatives derived from natural and ancient ingredients like chicory root. - **Non-glycemic Sweeteners:** Discover the trend of sweeteners that are non-glycemic, making them suitable for maintaining blood sugar levels and diabetes friendly. - **Zero-calorie Sugar Substitutes:** Learn about the trend of zero-calorie sugar substitutes that can be used as a cup-for-cup replacement for traditional sugar. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Health Food and Beverage Industry:** The health food and beverage industry can incorporate these sugar alternatives to cater to the growing demand for healthier sweeteners. - **Diabetes Management Industry:** Companies in the diabetes management industry can explore partnerships with sugar alternative manufacturers to offer diabetic-friendly sweeteners. - **Baking and Confectionery Industry:** The baking and confectionery industry can leverage zero-calorie sugar substitutes to create healthier versions of their products without compromising on taste. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sugar-Mimicking Sweetener Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweetener-blend.md) - [Sugarcane-Made Sweeteners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zerocalorie-sweeteners.md) - [Natural Zero-Calorie Sweeteners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nutrasweet-natural.md) - [Ultra-Potent Sugar Substitutes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soulsweet.md) - [Low-Calorie Alternative Sweeteners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sucralose-sweetener.md) - [Monkfruit Cooking Sweeteners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trunativ.md) - [Lifestyle-Conscious Sweetener Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweetleaf-products.md) - [Free-From Liquid Sweeteners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zerup.md) - [Zero-Waste Sweeteners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carobway.md)