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New research suggested that Splenda (which, yes, is hidden inside that bottle of Diet Pepsi) may cause serious health problems, including cancer, Eat Clean reports.
Sucralose is about 600 times sweeter than sucrose (table sugar), [4] [5] 3 times as sweet as both aspartame and acesulfame potassium, and 2 times as sweet as sodium saccharin. [4] The commercial success of sucralose-based products stems from its favorable comparison to other low-calorie sweeteners in terms of taste, stability, and safety.
The energy content of a single-serving (1 g packet) of Splenda is 3.36 kcal, which is 31% of a single-serving (2.8 g packet) of granulated sugar (10.8 kcal). [7] In the United States, it is legally labelled "zero calories"; [7] U.S. FDA regulations allow this "if the food contains less than 5 Calories per reference amount customarily consumed and per labeled serving". [8]
A sugar substitute is a food additive that provides a sweetness like that of sugar while containing significantly less food energy than sugar-based sweeteners, making it a zero-calorie (non-nutritive) [2] or low-calorie sweetener. Sugar substitute products are commercially available in various forms, such as small pills, powders, and packets.
The high added sugar content in soda is also to blame for its association with heart disease risk. Drinking sugary soda in excess can lead to obesity, high blood pressure, and unfavorable ...
The maker of a no-calorie sweetener which claims it boosts the immune system and is 10 times more effective than a cup of yogurt, has been told by the National Advertising Division that its ...
The Truvia web site lists products that use Truvia as a sweetener, including flavors of vitamin water, Sprite Green, All Sport Naturally Zero, Blue Sky Free, Crystal Light Pure, and some varieties of Odwalla juices. [7] Cargill also sells a Truvia Cane Sugar Blend product that is a suitable sugar substitute for baking.
Enter SPLENDA Sugar Free, Low Calorie Hazelnut Coffee Creamer. This delicious and satisfying coffee creamer has only 15 calories per serving, making it one of the healthiest coffee creamers on the ...