Many consumers are adopting low-sugar and low-fat beverages to avoid excessive calories and the negative impact of high trans- and/or saturated fat on health and wellbeing. This article reviews strategies to reduce sugar, fat, and high trans- and/or saturated fat content in beverages while maintaining their desirable physicochemical and sensory attributes. It assesses the impact of various sugar and fat replacers on the aroma, taste, texture, appearance, and nutritional profile of beverages. Combinations of natural sugar replacers and protein or polysaccharide-based fat replacers have shown partial success in mimicking the qualities of sucrose and fat. Future strategies for designing low-sugar and low-fat beverages include developing novel replacers and using odorants to enhance sensory profiles. The article also highlights methods for flavor detection and oral tribology methods, emphasizing their role in development of low-sugar and low-fat beverages. The information presented in this review article is intended to stimulate research into the design of healthier low-sugar and low-fat beverages in the future.
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