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SPLENDA® ESSENTIALS™ No Calorie Sweetener with Antioxidants*
The first and only sweetener that has *20% of the Daily Value of Antioxidant vitamins C and E in every packet. SPLENDA® ESSENTIALS™ with Antioxidants gives you a little extra goodness every time you sweeten, with healthy antioxidants. Each packet has the same great taste as SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener plus 20% of the Daily Value of antioxidant vitamins C and E, like those found in fruits and vegetables. That extra boost of nutrients means you can make everything you sweeten, from your morning coffee to your after-dinner treat, a little better for you. So every day, you're getting more out of what you put in!
What are the SPLENDA® ESSENTIALS™ No Calorie Sweetener Products?
SPLENDA® ESSENTIALS™ No Calorie Sweetener Products are a new line of sweeteners from the SPLENDA® Brand. These products not only help you to reduce added sugar, but also make everything you sweeten a little bit better for you; with a small boost of Fiber, B Vitamins, or Antioxidant Vitamins C and E.
Why did the SPLENDA® Brand decide to put added nutrients in SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener?
Becoming a healthier you means making small, good-for-you choices each day. With SPLENDA® ESSENTIALS™ No Calorie Sweetener Products it's never been easier to make everything you sweeten a little bit better for you with a small boost of Fiber, B Vitamins, or Antioxidants. Over time, simple steps can become healthy habits with big benefits.
Do SPLENDA® ESSENTIALS™ No Calorie Sweetener Products taste different than the original?
No, the SPLENDA® ESSENTIALS™ No Calorie Sweetener Products have the same great taste as the regular SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener.
How sweet are the SPLENDA® ESSENTIALS™ No Calorie Sweetener Products?
Each packet of SPLENDA® ESSENTIALS™ No Calorie Sweetener has the sweetness of two teaspoons of sugar, just like our SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener Product.
Can I cook and bake with SPLENDA® ESSENTIALS™ No Calorie Sweetener Products?
While this product was not specifically developed for cooking and baking, sucralose, the sweetening ingredient in all SPLENDA® Sweetener Products retains its sweetness in high temperatures. We would expect to see some losses in the potency of the vitamins in the product with the heat exposure involved in cooking and baking. However these vitamin potency losses would not be greater than what you would see normally when cooking or baking foods that contain vitamins.
Do you have any recipes using SPLENDA® ESSENTIALS™ No Calorie Sweetener Products?
Yes, we have a number of delicious new beverage and oatmeal recipes using SPLENDA® ESSENTIALS™ No Calorie Sweetener Products. All three products offer the sweet taste you love, and can be used almost anywhere sugar is sprinkled. To get the recipes, visit http://splenda.tastebook.com and search "Essentials".
What are antioxidants?
Antioxidants are small molecules that play an important role in defending the body against damage from free radicals, substances that are formed in the body through a natural metabolic process called oxidation. The body's exposure to free radicals can also be increased by exposure to certain environmental factors, like cigarette smoke, air pollution and ultraviolet light. The body naturally uses antioxidants to help protect against free radicals, which can cause damage to DNA, proteins, cells and tissues.
How much Vitamin C is in SPLENDA® ESSENTIALS™ No Calorie Sweetener with Antioxidants?
Each packet of SPLENDA® ESSENTIALS™ No Calorie Sweetener with Antioxidants contains 20% of the Daily Value (12 mg) of vitamin C.
How much Vitamin E is in SPLENDA® ESSENTIALS™ No Calorie Sweetener with Antioxidants?
Each packet of SPLENDA® ESSENTIALS™ No Calorie Sweetener with Antioxidants contains 20% of the Daily Value (6 IUs) of vitamin E.
Are SPLENDA® ESSENTIALS™ No Calorie Sweetener Products suitable for people with diabetes?
Yes. All SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener Products are suitable for people with diabetes. Sucralose, the no-calorie sweetening ingredient in all SPLENDA® ESSENTIALS™ No Calorie Sweetener Products is not a carbohydrate and has been shown in studies to have no effect on blood glucose control or insulin levels.Like other no-calorie sweeteners on the market, the SPLENDA® ESSENTIALS™ No Calorie Sweetener with Antioxidants and with B Vitamins Products contain small amounts of carbohydrate (less than 1 gram per serving) that provide needed volume and texture. These common food ingredients, which include maltodextrin and dextrose, add so few calories per serving that both products meet the Food and Drug Administration's criteria for no-calorie foods (less than 5 calories/serving). In a meal plan for people with diabetes, up to 4 packets of SPLENDA® ESSENTIALS™ No Calorie Sweetener with Antioxidants or with B Vitamins Products, are considered a "free food." The American Dietetic Association and the American Diabetes Association consider a free food to be any food or beverage that contains less than 20 calories and 5 grams or less of carbohydrate per serving.In addition to the sucralose, SPLENDA® ESSENTIALS™ No Calorie Sweetener with Fiber contains soluble fiber which is metabolized by the body and therefore needs to be accounted for in a diet for diabetes. Up to three packets of SPLENDA® ESSENTIALS™ No Calorie Sweetener with Fiber counts as a "free food" in a diet for diabetes. If a person with diabetes chooses to consume more than this in one sitting, they simply need to carbohydrate count for it.
Can SPLENDA® ESSENTIALS™ No Calorie Sweetener Products be used by children?
Yes, SPLENDA® Brand Sweetener (sucralose), the sweetening ingredient in SPLENDA® ESSENTIALS™ No Calorie Sweetener Products can be used by everyone, including children. However the daily dietary fiber, vitamin and caloric needs of children are different than adults. A child's diet should be adjusted to meet his or her individual needs. If you have questions about your child's diet /nutritional needs, please check with his or her doctor.
What is the shelf life of SPLENDA® ESSENTIALS™ No Calorie Sweetener Products?
SPLENDA® ESSENTIALS™ Sweetener Products each have a 12 month shelf life.
Are SPLENDA® ESSENTIALS™ No Calorie Sweetener Products dietary supplements?
No, SPLENDA® ESSENTIALS™ No Calorie Sweetener Products are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration as foods.
Are SPLENDA® ESSENTIALS™ No Calorie Sweetener Products kosher?
Yes. All SPLENDA® ESSENTIALS™ No Calorie Sweetener Products are certified as kosher parve by the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America, Kashruth Division.
Reference List Guthrie HA, Picciano MF. Human Nutrition. 1995 Institute of Medicine. National Academy of Sciences, Dietary Reference Intakes. 2001
SPLENDA® ESSENTIALS™ No Calorie Sweetener with Antioxidants*
The first and only sweetener that has *20% of the Daily Value of Antioxidant vitamins C and E in every packet. SPLENDA® ESSENTIALS™ with Antioxidants gives you a little extra goodness every time you sweeten, with healthy antioxidants. Each packet has the same great taste as SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener plus 20% of the Daily Value of antioxidant vitamins C and E, like those found in fruits and vegetables. That extra boost of nutrients means you can make everything you sweeten, from your morning coffee to your after-dinner treat, a little better for you. So every day, you're getting more out of what you put in!
What are the SPLENDA® ESSENTIALS™ No Calorie Sweetener Products?
SPLENDA® ESSENTIALS™ No Calorie Sweetener Products are a new line of sweeteners from the SPLENDA® Brand. These products not only help you to reduce added sugar, but also make everything you sweeten a little bit better for you; with a small boost of Fiber, B Vitamins, or Antioxidant Vitamins C and E.
Why did the SPLENDA® Brand decide to put added nutrients in SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener?
Becoming a healthier you means making small, good-for-you choices each day. With SPLENDA® ESSENTIALS™ No Calorie Sweetener Products it's never been easier to make everything you sweeten a little bit better for you with a small boost of Fiber, B Vitamins, or Antioxidants. Over time, simple steps can become healthy habits with big benefits.
Do SPLENDA® ESSENTIALS™ No Calorie Sweetener Products taste different than the original?
No, the SPLENDA® ESSENTIALS™ No Calorie Sweetener Products have the same great taste as the regular SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener.
How sweet are the SPLENDA® ESSENTIALS™ No Calorie Sweetener Products?
Each packet of SPLENDA® ESSENTIALS™ No Calorie Sweetener has the sweetness of two teaspoons of sugar, just like our SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener Product.
Can I cook and bake with SPLENDA® ESSENTIALS™ No Calorie Sweetener Products?
While this product was not specifically developed for cooking and baking, sucralose, the sweetening ingredient in all SPLENDA® Sweetener Products retains its sweetness in high temperatures. We would expect to see some losses in the potency of the vitamins in the product with the heat exposure involved in cooking and baking. However these vitamin potency losses would not be greater than what you would see normally when cooking or baking foods that contain vitamins.
Do you have any recipes using SPLENDA® ESSENTIALS™ No Calorie Sweetener Products?
Yes, we have a number of delicious new beverage and oatmeal recipes using SPLENDA® ESSENTIALS™ No Calorie Sweetener Products. All three products offer the sweet taste you love, and can be used almost anywhere sugar is sprinkled. To get the recipes, visit http://splenda.tastebook.com and search "Essentials".
What are antioxidants?
Antioxidants are small molecules that play an important role in defending the body against damage from free radicals, substances that are formed in the body through a natural metabolic process called oxidation. The body's exposure to free radicals can also be increased by exposure to certain environmental factors, like cigarette smoke, air pollution and ultraviolet light. The body naturally uses antioxidants to help protect against free radicals, which can cause damage to DNA, proteins, cells and tissues.
How much Vitamin C is in SPLENDA® ESSENTIALS™ No Calorie Sweetener with Antioxidants?
Each packet of SPLENDA® ESSENTIALS™ No Calorie Sweetener with Antioxidants contains 20% of the Daily Value (12 mg) of vitamin C.
How much Vitamin E is in SPLENDA® ESSENTIALS™ No Calorie Sweetener with Antioxidants?
Each packet of SPLENDA® ESSENTIALS™ No Calorie Sweetener with Antioxidants contains 20% of the Daily Value (6 IUs) of vitamin E.
Are SPLENDA® ESSENTIALS™ No Calorie Sweetener Products suitable for people with diabetes?
Yes. All SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener Products are suitable for people with diabetes. Sucralose, the no-calorie sweetening ingredient in all SPLENDA® ESSENTIALS™ No Calorie Sweetener Products is not a carbohydrate and has been shown in studies to have no effect on blood glucose control or insulin levels.Like other no-calorie sweeteners on the market, the SPLENDA® ESSENTIALS™ No Calorie Sweetener with Antioxidants and with B Vitamins Products contain small amounts of carbohydrate (less than 1 gram per serving) that provide needed volume and texture. These common food ingredients, which include maltodextrin and dextrose, add so few calories per serving that both products meet the Food and Drug Administration's criteria for no-calorie foods (less than 5 calories/serving). In a meal plan for people with diabetes, up to 4 packets of SPLENDA® ESSENTIALS™ No Calorie Sweetener with Antioxidants or with B Vitamins Products, are considered a "free food." The American Dietetic Association and the American Diabetes Association consider a free food to be any food or beverage that contains less than 20 calories and 5 grams or less of carbohydrate per serving.In addition to the sucralose, SPLENDA® ESSENTIALS™ No Calorie Sweetener with Fiber contains soluble fiber which is metabolized by the body and therefore needs to be accounted for in a diet for diabetes. Up to three packets of SPLENDA® ESSENTIALS™ No Calorie Sweetener with Fiber counts as a "free food" in a diet for diabetes. If a person with diabetes chooses to consume more than this in one sitting, they simply need to carbohydrate count for it.
Can SPLENDA® ESSENTIALS™ No Calorie Sweetener Products be used by children?
Yes, SPLENDA® Brand Sweetener (sucralose), the sweetening ingredient in SPLENDA® ESSENTIALS™ No Calorie Sweetener Products can be used by everyone, including children. However the daily dietary fiber, vitamin and caloric needs of children are different than adults. A child's diet should be adjusted to meet his or her individual needs. If you have questions about your child's diet /nutritional needs, please check with his or her doctor.
What is the shelf life of SPLENDA® ESSENTIALS™ No Calorie Sweetener Products?
SPLENDA® ESSENTIALS™ Sweetener Products each have a 12 month shelf life.
Are SPLENDA® ESSENTIALS™ No Calorie Sweetener Products dietary supplements?
No, SPLENDA® ESSENTIALS™ No Calorie Sweetener Products are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration as foods.
Are SPLENDA® ESSENTIALS™ No Calorie Sweetener Products kosher?
Yes. All SPLENDA® ESSENTIALS™ No Calorie Sweetener Products are certified as kosher parve by the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America, Kashruth Division.
Reference List Guthrie HA, Picciano MF. Human Nutrition. 1995 Institute of Medicine. National Academy of Sciences, Dietary Reference Intakes. 2001
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