Why shouldn’t children be accustomed to strong sweet flavours from an early age?

Children have a natural preference for sweet things. Frequent, intense exposure to sweet stimuli can further reinforce this preference.

When it comes to shaping taste preferences, it is not solely a question of whether the sweetness comes from sugar, xylitol or other sweeteners. The intensity and frequency of the sweet taste experience are also relevant.

A regular emotional association between sweet tastes and comfort or reward can be particularly problematic.

A varied diet and a moderate intake of sweet stimuli can help children develop a diverse range of taste preferences.