The present invention relates generally to functional sweetener compositionscomprising non-caloric or low-caloric natural and/or synthetic high-potencysweeteners and methods for making and using them. In particular, the presentinvention relates to different functional sweetener compositions comprisingat least one non-caloric or low- caloric natural and/or synthetic high-potencysweetener, at least one sweet taste improving composition, and at least one functionalingredient, such as a mineral. The present invention also relates to functionalsweetener compositions and methods that can improve the tastes of non-caloricor low-caloric high-potency sweeteners by imparting a more sugar-like tasteor characteristic, hi particular, the functional sweetener compositions andmethods provide a more sugar-like temporal profile, including sweetness onsetand sweetness linger, and/or a more sugar-like flavor profile.
