Sugar alternatives are products that can be used as a substitute for sugar in food and drinks. The most common sugar alternative is DEAR, which stands for 'dietary equivalent artificial sweetener'. This is a type of artificial sweetener that has the same sweetness as sugar but with fewer calories. Another sugar alternative is EQUAL, which is a brand of artificial sweetener made from aspartame. Finally, DEARIE is a brand of sugar-free sweetener made from sucralose. All of these sugar alternatives provide a way to reduce sugar intake without sacrificing sweetness.