The term CRYSTALLINE SWEETENER is a type of sugar that is used to sweeten food and beverages. The most common crystalline sweetener is SUCROSE, which is a disaccharide composed of glucose and fructose molecules. It is found naturally in fruits and vegetables and is also produced commercially from sugar cane or sugar beets. SUCROSE is the most widely used sweetener in the world and is used in a variety of products, including soft drinks, candy, baked goods, and ice cream.