Mondelez Launches Sugar-Free Oreos in US Next Month

Mondelez International announced on Tuesday that it will launch sugar-free versions of its iconic Oreo cookies in the United States next month, marking the brand's first entry into the no-sugar segment for the American market. The new products, Oreo Zero Sugar and Oreo Double Stuf Zero Sugar, will become permanent additions to the lineup and will be available nationwide starting in January.

The introduction comes after four years of development, during which Mondelez refined the recipe to closely mimic the taste and texture of the original cookies. Each cookie features a redesigned chocolate wafer stamped with "Zero Sugar," the first significant visual update to the brand in years. The company described the move as a response to growing consumer demand for "mindful indulgence," options that allow for treats without added sugars. These varieties have already been available in Europe and China, but the U.S. rollout addresses a gap in the market for sugar-free sandwich cookies.

To achieve the sugar-free profile without using aspartame, the cookies incorporate maltitol, a sugar alcohol found in some fruits and vegetables; polydextrose, a soluble fiber; sucralose, derived from sugar;...