Each sachet of Splenda contains maltodextrin, dextrose and sucralose.īoth Equal and Splenda have been clouded in controversies. The tablet form may also contain lactose. The granulated sachet form weighs 1g each and is equivalent to two teaspoons of sugar.Įach sachet of Equal contains dextrose, aspartame, acesulfame potassium, starch, silicon dioxide, maltodextrin, and flavouring. Splenda is available in both granulated and tablet form. However, it has not been substantiated and is not seen in humans.Įqual is sold in powder form packed in individual sachets, or in a dissolving tablet format. Studies testing the side effects of Splenda in rats have shown it to be linked with weight gain and reduction of good bacteria in the intestines, and migraine. Though there is lack of concrete evidence, some reports claim that consuming Equal in a large amount could cause dizziness and headache and even cancer. Splenda is a more flexible sweetener, and is used both in beverages and desserts.Įqual breaks down into phenylalanine, and people with phenylketonuria are unable to metabolize this amino acid and should avoid the consumption of Equal.
It is, however, avoided in baking, as it becomes bitter when heated.
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Searle and Co., and gained full approval in 1981, 7 years after its limited approval for use in food products.Įqual is generally used to sweeten tea, coffee and other beverages. The discovery of aspartame, the main component of Equal dates back to 1965. Yellow sachets of Splenda are often distinguishable at a glance from the pale blue sachets of Equal
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