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In the News (Sun 27 Dec 09)

  
  The Truth About Splenda
Splenda has it’s own artificial taste which is due to this chlorinated compound.
Remember, Splenda is not a natural substance, it is an artificial chemical sweetener manufactured by adding three chlorine atoms to a sugar molecule.
Fact: In an effort to convince consumers that “Splenda is made from sugar, so it tastes like sugar” and to encourage them to “Think sugar, say Splenda”, the giant drug manufacturer Johnson and Johnson is running a multi-million dollar advertising campaign encouraging the misperception that their artificial sweetener is equivalent to all-natural sugar.
www.truthaboutsplenda.com /factvsfiction/index.html   (975 words)

  
  Splenda - Uncyclopedia
The preferred consort of Zeus, Splenda was also bestowed the ability to turn any mortal who dared to lust after her into a powdery white substance that was sweet like sugar, but not found to cause cancer in Spartans who were under philosophical observation.
Splenda was rumored to have burst forth from the loins of Transvesta, the half-man in a toga / half-man in a dress, that is best remembered in lyric song as the God who lavished his praise all over the all-male chorus’ that were a staple of Greek theatre.
Splenda’s chief rival for the affections of Zeus was Diana; the competition between the two could only be described as fierce.
uncyclopedia.org /wiki/Splenda   (352 words)

  
 Sucralose: The Low Calorie Sweetener in Splenda
Splenda is safe for use as a food ingredient by the general population, including children and women who are pregnant or breast-feeding.
Splenda is made from sugar through a multi-step, patented manufacturing process that selectively substitutes three atoms of chlorine for three hydroxyl groups on the sugar molecule.
Splenda is made by a patented, multi-step process that starts with sugar (sucrose) and replaces three hydrogen-oxygen groups on the sugar molecule with three chlorine atoms.
www.sucralose.org /facts_splenda.html   (736 words)

  
 Splenda
SPLENDA® is made from sugar (sucrose) by a patented process that replaces three of sugar's hydrogen-oxygen groups with chlorine atoms.
SPLENDA® is so stable that, unlike other sweeteners, it will not break down or lose its sweetness when used in cooking or baking, or when used in beverages, like carbonated soft drinks, which typically have a high acidity.
SPLENDA® may be used as part of a healthy diet which includes a variety of nutritious foods in moderate portions.
www.netrition.com /splenda_page.html   (1763 words)

  
 Hazards of Splenda   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Splenda is an artificial sweetener that is gaining popularity but may be making people sick.
SPLENDA¨ Brand Sweetener, or sucralose, is made from sugar through a patented, multi-step process that selectively replaces three hydrogen-oxygen groups on the sugar molecule with three chlorine atoms.
Splenda’s manufacturers claim that the sweetener is safe to use and does not break down after consumption.
theearthcenter.com /ff44splenda.html   (904 words)

  
 Splenda: A sweet substitute, or not?
Splenda is the first no-calorie, no-carbohydrate sweetener whose sweetness doesn't change when heated.
Splenda is being marketed as healthful, "ideal for the whole family." Many dietitians find sucralose and other artificial sweeteners useful for their clients.
Granular Splenda, which measures tablespoon-for-tablespoon like sugar, is mostly the fluffy filler maltodextrin, which melts to almost nothing when added to liquid or heated.
www.azcentral.com /home/food/articles/1027splenda27.html   (1052 words)

  
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Splenda is comprised of sucralose, a sugar derivative that is classified as an artificial sweetener.
Splenda® is among the family of non-nutritive sweeteners that contain no calories and are used as sugar replacements.
Splenda® is used in equal amounts as granulated sugar.
www.bigoven.com /whatis.aspx?id=splenda   (349 words)

  
 Splenda   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Splenda, a brand name for the substitute sweetener sucralose, is the only no-calorie substitute made from sugar.
Splenda Granular works best as a substitute for sugar in recipes where sugar is used primarily to sweeten, such as pie fillings, cheesecakes, sweet sauces, beverages and marinades.
Splenda is sold to consumers as a table and baking sugar substitute by McNeil Nutritionals LLC, a Pennsylvania-based unit of Johnson and Johnson.
www.tennmax.com /WST/cooking/Splenda/splenda.htm   (2533 words)

  
 Taste: Splenda gets mixed reviews
Splenda is the brand name for the sugar-derived substance sucralose, and that's what you'll find on ingredients lists.
Now, Splenda is available to consumers in granular form to be used in the same way as sugar in cooking, baking and sweetening drinks.
Splenda may taste like sugar, but it does not act exactly like it in the baking process.
www.sptimes.com /News/111500/Taste/Splenda_gets_mixed_re.shtml   (889 words)

  
 Adapting sugary recipes for Splenda use | ajc.com   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Splenda, a brand name for the substitute sweetener sucralose, is the only no-calorie substitute made from sugar (created by chemically altering sucrose).
Splenda doesn't work the same as sugar for adding volume and texture to baked goods, nor does it promote browning.
Splenda Granular works best as a substitute for sugar in recipes where sugar is used primarily to sweeten, such as pie fillings, cheesecakes, sweet sauces and marinades.
www.ajc.com /living/content/living/food/0804/26splenda.html   (766 words)

  
 The Potential Dangers of Sucralose (Splenda?) - Articles
Splenda has become the nations number one selling artificial sweetener in a very short period of time.
Please understand that it is impossible for the manufacturers of Splenda to make any guarantees based on their limited animal data.
The FDA has a long standing history of ineffective screening and rampant conflict of interests as demonstrated in their inability to identify Vioxx as too dangerous to be on the market.
articles.mercola.com /sites/articles/archive/2000/12/03/sucralose-dangers.aspx   (1951 words)

  
 Sweet Splenda?
Splenda is derived from a chlorocarbon chemical, yet because it is originally derived from natural sugar molecules, it claims to be natural.
Splenda diverts this criticism by pointing to their backing by the FDA, whose safety studies (short-term and non-human based) revealed that the amount of Splenda used in the recommended serving size did not constitute a significant risk of toxicity.
Splenda may not yield the same level of toxicity concerns as other sweeteners, but because of its formula and potential for toxicity (determined by the FDA’s pre-approval test), the risks of using this chlorinated sweetener should not be ignored.
www.healthylivingnyc.com /article/137   (971 words)

  
 SPLENDA® Low Calorie Sweetener | FAQs   (Site not responding. Last check: )
SPLENDA® Low Calorie Sweetener is the first sugar alternative made with sucralose: a sweetener that is made from sugar and tastes like sugar but doesn't have all the calories of sugar.
SPLENDA® Low Calorie Sweetener is suitable for people with diabetes as part of their healthy diet plan.
SPLENDA® Granulated has 0.5g carbohydrate and 2 Calories per teaspoon (from maltodextrin) and this should be taken into account as part of your carbohydrate and calorie intake.
www.splenda.co.uk /faqs.html   (537 words)

  
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If you are using Splenda (the brand name for sucralose) because you think it is a safe alternative to sugar or other artificial sweeteners, then you may be in for a surprise.
Splenda is not healthy and it can cause many problems in the body.
Perhaps the manufacturer of Splenda can sell it as a biochemical warfare agent after it is removed from the market as a food additive.
www.mercola.com /2004/mar/31/splenda_reaction.htm   (1333 words)

  
 Splenda - Sugar Free Sweetener
SPLENDA is used around the world as an ingredient in low-calorie processed foods and beverages, and as a sweetener available to consumers in supermarkets and other consumer outlets.
SPLENDA has no effect on blood sugar or blood insulin levels because the body does not recognize it as sugar or a source of carbohydrates.
SPLENDA (sucralose) is made from sugar, but it is not recognized by the body as sugar.
www.maplegrove.com /splenda.asp   (785 words)

  
 SPLENDA® Low Calorie Sweetener | Cooking & Baking
SPLENDA® Granulated measures and sweetens spoon for spoon like sugar and works really well with stewed fruit, sauces, hot drinks and in places where you simply add to taste.
Also remember that a 125g jar of SPLENDA® Granulated is the equivalent to nearly 1.25kg of sugar.
SPLENDA® Granulated does not sift like sugar because the sugar granules are different.
www.splenda.co.uk /cooking_tips/index.html   (551 words)

  
 Splenda is Not a "Healthy" Sweetener
Splenda is Not a “Healthy” Sweetener - Sucralose, which is marketed under the brand name Splenda, has become an increasingly popular artificial sweetener.
Splenda, the brand name for sugar-derivative sucralose, is converted from cane sugar to a no-calorie sweetener.
Splenda is marketed as a “healthful” and “natural” product since it is derived from sugar.
www.laleva.cc /food/splenda.html   (270 words)

  
 Splenda   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Splenda has the ability to fulfill a sweet tooth for everyone.
Splenda is even safe for diabetics, and qualifies as a sweet under the low-carb diets.
Splenda is safe for everyone and has no side effects.
tiger.towson.edu /users/cwatts1   (199 words)

  
 Splenda Home Page
SPLENDA is also unable to be metabolized (broken down) by the body's food-digesting enzymes.
Although SPLENDA may be used as part of a healthy pre- and post-natal diet, women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should talk to their doctor or nutritionist about the kinds of foods to eat to support their health, and their baby's health, during these special times.
This means that you can use SPLENDA instead of sugar to significantly reduce the calorie, carbohydrate, and sugar content in many of your favorite recipes.
www.zenoplex.com /Splenda/answers.htm   (1086 words)

  
 Weird Science: How Splenda Was Discovered - Splenda (Sucralose) Toxicity
Splenda (sucralose) is created in the lab, using a complex process involving dozens of chemicals you and I can barely pronounce (let alone consume).
And the Splenda marketers stress that sucralose is “made from sugarbut is derived from this sugar through a process that selectively substitutes three atoms of chlorine for three hydrogen-oxygen groups on the sucrose molecule.
I, like most of us, was hoping Splenda would be a solution to the toxic aspartame travesty responsible for deteriorating the health of young and old over the past twenty years.
www.splendaexposed.com /articles/2005/02/weird_science_h.html   (3873 words)

  
 Splenda Food Service
SPLENDA® Packets are the traditional presentation of sweetener that you're used to seeing in foodservice.
SPLENDA® Granular works best in applications like cheesecakes, pies, mousses, puddings, sauces and glazes, where sugar is used primarily for sweetness.
SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener gets its sweetness from sucralose, which is made from sugar, tastes like sugar, but it’s not sugar.
www.splendafoodservice.com /faqs/index.jhtml?id=splendafoodservice/faqs/faqs.inc   (1076 words)

  
 Splenda story - another visitor's experience with Splenda
I wasn't sure if it was the Splenda or the take-out food that made me so ill, so I stopped taking Splenda just to be safe.
The reason I know these ill effects were due to Splenda is that I had not eaten anything yet that day when I had my coffee with Splenda.
I was not sure this was caused by the Splenda until I luckily came across your webpage and read some of the possible effects of sucralose.
www.foodanddiet.com /NewFiles/splenda-story13.html   (550 words)

  
 Recipe Library: Sugarless Recipes
Splenda is free of calories and full of taste.
This is a great cheesecake recipe that features Splenda and fruit which is the first sugar substitute that you can actually bake with.
I have found a new sugar substitute called "Splenda." It's already on the supermarket shelves.
www.homeschoolzone.com /m2m/sugarless.htm   (465 words)

  
 Fruit2O Frequently Asked Questions: Fruit2O is sugar free and sweetened with Splenda or sucralose
Splenda® Brand Sweetener, or Sucralose, is a zero calorie sweetener that has been shown in studies to have no effect on blood glucose levels or insulin production.
Unlike artificial sweeteners, SPLENDA® Brand Sweetener is made from real sugar.
However, caloric intake is important for growing children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, so the advice of a physician or registered dietitian is recommended.
www.kraftfoods.com /fruit2o/ingredients/splenda.html   (134 words)

  
 SPLENDA 101 / Carb counters have embraced it. Millions are buying it. But what does it taste like? And how does it ...
Splenda is being marketed as healthy, "ideal for the whole family." TV ads during the Olympics showed happy children with cookie hearts and doughnuts made with Splenda.
Granular Splenda, which measures tablespoon-for-tablespoon like sugar, is mostly the fluffy filler maltodextrin, which melts away to almost nothing when added to liquid or heated.
McGregor used Splenda in a family pecan pie recipe and found she only had to add about a half-cup more of the sweetener to make it taste like her grandmother's.
www.sfgate.com /cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2004/09/15/FDGA58M7L21.DTL   (2565 words)

  
 Splenda: Frequently Asked Questions - Unbelievable Desserts with Splenda by Marlene Koch
SPLENDA is approved by the FDA for use for everyone, including pregnant women and children, and carries no warning labels.
SPLENDA Sugar Blend and SPLENDA Brown Sugar Blend are 50/50 blends of real sugar and sucralose.
Splenda products are widely available and can be found in most markets and grocery stores right next to sugar.
www.marlenekoch.com /faqs/splenda.htm   (563 words)

  
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Splenda, best known for its marketing logo, "made from sugar so it tastes like sugar,' has taken the sweetener industry by storm.
Splenda has become the nations number one selling artificial sweetener in a very short period of time.
The FDA has a long standing history of ineffective screening and rampant conflict of interests as demonstrated in their inability to identify Vioxx as too dangerous to be on the market.
www.mercola.com /2000/dec/3/sucralose_dangers.htm   (1666 words)

  
 Splenda and depression - Mental Health
So she adopted a low carb and low calorie lifestyle that included the artificial sweetener Splenda™ --also known as sucralose.
During the period she was eating and drinking Splenda™, Michelle complained that she was having drastic mood swings and outbursts of crying that were affecting her normal routine.
She believes that there was a clear link between her use of Splenda™ and her period of depression, because the other stressors in her life are still present and she is feeling tremendously better.
www.bellaonline.com /articles/art22399.asp   (518 words)

  
 Sucralose - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Subsequent approvals came in Australia in 1993, in New Zealand in 1996, in the United States in 1998, and in the European Union in 2004.
In the United States and Canada, this blend is increasingly found in restaurants in yellow packets, in contrast to the pink packets commonly used by saccharin sweeteners and the blue packets used by those containing aspartame; though in Canada yellow packets are also associated with the SugarTwin brand of cyclamate sweetener.
The US sugar industry has claimed that the advertising of Splenda is deceptive and has filed a formal complaint with the Federal Trade Commission.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Splenda   (1532 words)

  
 SPLENDA® Brand Sweetener - Welcome to a World of Sweetness
SPLENDA® Granular can be used almost anywhere you use sugar in cooking and baking.
Even though SPLENDA® Granular is made from sugar, it does not act like sugar in every cooking and baking application.
Jams and jellies made with SPLENDA® Granular must use specially modified pectins to ensure proper set and preservation.
www.splenda.com /page.jhtml?id=splenda/tips/main.inc   (659 words)

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