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Sucralose -- Splenda -- Substitute for Sugar.  Is It Safe?

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		SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener is made from sugar, so it tastes like sugar. SPLENDA® Brand Sweetener is the ingredient that is already used to sweeten many low calorie foods and beverages.
	SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener is now available at your favorite store in two forms -- granular, which measures and pours like sugar, and packets, which you can use with your favorite beverages or fruit.

	What makes SPLENDA® Brand Sweetener an ideal no calorie sweetener?
	Made from sugar, so it tastes like sugar No calories Suitable for people with diabetes Can be used in any food and beverage SPLENDA® Granular measures and pours like sugar Stays sweet during cooking and baking   SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener is:
	Ideal for the whole family and for people with diabetes. Free of the unpleasant aftertaste associated with some other artificial sweeteners. Available in 50 pack carton, 100 pack carton, 200 pack carton, 1 lb. granular, and 2 lb. granular.

	SPLENDA® Packets   50 Packet Carton 100 Packet Carton 200 Packet Carton

	What is SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener? How is SPLENDA® Brand Sweetener made? How was the safety of SPLENDA® Brand Sweetener determined? Do products sweetened with SPLENDA® Brand Sweetener carry any warning labels or information statements? How is sucralose handled by the body? Can pregnant and breast-feeding women consume SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener? Can my children use SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener? Can people with diabetes use SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener? What type of products contain SPLENDA® Brand Sweetener? What is the role of SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener in a healthy diet?
	What is SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener?
	SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener contains sucralose (SPLENDA® Brand Sweetener), the no calorie sweetener made from sugar, so it tastes like sugar, with no unpleasant aftertaste. SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener can be used virtually anywhere sugar is used. It can also be used in cooking and baking in a variety of recipes. Like many no and low calorie sweeteners, SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener also contains a very small amount of the common food ingredients, dextrose and/or maltodextrin, for volume. Because the amount of these ingredients is so small, SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener still has an insignificant calorie value per serving and meets FDA's standards for "no calorie" sweeteners. SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener comes in two forms for consumers, granular and packet. The granular form of SPLENDA ® No Calorie Sweetener measures and pours just like sugar. SPLENDA® Packets provide a convenient way to add sweetness without guilt!
	How is SPLENDA® Brand Sweetener made?
	SPLENDA® is the brand name for the ingredient sucralose. It is made by a patented multi-step process that starts with cane sugar and converts it to a no calorie, non-carbohydrate sweetener.
	How was the safety of SPLENDA® Brand Sweetener determined?
	More than 100 scientific studies on sucralose conducted over a 20-year period have demonstrated the safety of SPLENDA® Brand Sweetener. The data from these comprehensive studies were independently evaluated by the FDA and international experts in a variety of scientific disciplines. The safety of sucralose has also been confirmed by years of both domestic and international use.
	Do products sweetened with SPLENDA® Brand Sweetener carry any warning labels or information statements?
	No. The regulatory agencies and scientific review bodies that have approved the use of SPLENDA® Brand Sweetener have not required any warning or special information statements to be placed on the labels of products sweetened with SPLENDA® Brand Sweetener.
	How is sucralose handled by the body?
	Although sucralose is made from sugar, the body does not recognize it as sugar or a carbohydrate. It is not metabolized by the body, so it is calorie-free.
	Can pregnant and breast-feeding women consume SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener?
	Yes. SPLENDA® products can be used by anyone, including pregnant women and nursing mothers. SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener can be a delicious addition to a healthy pre- and post-natal diet. As always, women who are pregnant or breast-feeding should talk to their healthcare providers about their special nutritional needs.
	Can my children use SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener?
	Yes. SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener can be a great addition to healthy meal plans for children.
	Can people with diabetes use SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener?
	Yes. Numerous studies have shown that SPLENDA® Brand Sweetener, or sucralose, is suitable for people with diabetes. Sucralose is not recognized by the body as sugar or as a carbohydrate. It is not metabolized by the body and does not affect blood glucose levels. Sucralose has no effect on carbohydrate metabolism or insulin secretion. Foods and beverages sweetened with SPLENDA® Brand Sweetener can provide good-tasting, lower-calorie alternatives for people with diabetes who are interested in reducing their calorie or sugar intake. As always, people with diabetes should consult their doctors or diabetes healthcare professionals for advice on an individualized dietary plan.
	What type of products contain SPLENDA® Brand Sweetener?
	SPLENDA® Brand Sweetener makes possible low- or reduced-calorie versions of a wide variety of products due to its unique stability. To see a list of products using SPLENDA® Brand Sweetener, click here.
	What is the role of SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener in a healthy diet?
	SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener may be used as part of a healthy diet that includes a variety of nutritious foods in moderate portions. Because SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener tastes like sugar and can be used for cooking and baking, it helps meet consumer demand for good-tasting foods and beverages without all the empty calories of sugar.

SPLENDA® Brand Sweetener is a revolutionary no calorie sweetener that is made from sugar, so it tastes like sugar. Because it has an outstanding safety profile, you can feel confident recommending it to all your patients and their families—even those with diabetes. Available in granular or packet form, SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener can be used like sugar wherever other sweeteners might be used—for example, SPLENDA® Packets can be used in hot or cold beverages, on cereal, or on fruit. SPLENDA® Granular can be used in cooking and baking. All these qualities make SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener an ideal sweetener for the whole family. Sucralose has now been approved by the regulatory agencies of more than 50 countries, including the United States (1998) and Canada (1991). Today, millions of people around the world can safely enjoy more than 400 foods and beverages sweetened with SPLENDA® Brand Sweetener.

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