Almost in all the  food preparations where sweetness is required sugar (carbohydrate), is added which gradually becomes a threat to become diabetic if excessively consumed. Nowadays prime focus is to   design and develop food articles using alternative natural sugar substitute (sweetener). The present article briefly mentions the plant substitutes which are commonly used to sweeten the food specially desserts. The commonly used plant species for natural sweetness and flavour are   Stevia, cinnamon, ginger and turmeric. The various types of desserts can be prepared using all these plant species which not only provide a good taste but also add health benefits as all these plants are rich source of phytochemicals and are also medicinally acclaimed in traditional medicinal systems of world.

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