Who makes Equal 0 calorie sweetener products?
All Equal 0 calorie sweetener products are distributed by Merisant US Inc.
What are the ingredients in Equal 0 calorie Sweetener products?
Equal Packets contain dextrose with maltodextrin, aspartame, and acesulfame potassium. Equal Spoonful contains maltodextrin, aspartame, and acesulfame potassium. Equal Tablets contain lactose (from milk), aspartame, acesulfame potassium, cellulose gum, and calcium stearate. Ingredient Glossary: Aspartame: Sweetening ingredient 200 times sweeter than sugar Acesulfame potassium: Sweetening ingredient 200 times sweeter than sugar Calcium stearate: Helps release [...]
How is aspartame handled by the body?
Aspartame is a dipeptide composed of two amino acids – aspartic acid and the methyl ester of phenylalanine. The components of aspartame are similar to those found in everyday foods such as meat, milk, fruits and vegetables. Aspartame is 200 times sweeter than sugar.
Are Equal 0 calorie sweetener products safe?
Yes, Equal 0 calorie sweetener products are safe. Aspartame and acesulfame potassium, the sweetening ingredients in Equal 0 calorie sweetener products have been tested broadly. The safety of these sweetening ingredients have been confirmed by more than 200 studies conducted over three decades and confirmed by numerous international bodies including the U.S. Food and [...]
How many calories are in a serving of Equal 0 calorie sweetener products?
There are 0 calories in a serving of Equal 0 calorie sweetener products.
How many grams of carbohydrate are in a serving of Equal 0 calorie sweetener products?
There is less than 1 gram of carbohydrate in a serving of Equal Packets and 0 grams of carbohydrate in a serving of Equal Spoonful and Equal Tablets.
What is the sweetening equivalence of Equal® 0 calorie sweetener products to sugar?
Each Equal Packet is as sweet as 2 teaspoons of sugar. Equal Spoonful measures just like sugar—1 teaspoon of Equal Spoonful is as sweet as 1 teaspoon of sugar. Each Equal Tablet is as sweet as 1 teaspoon of sugar. Sweetness Conversion Chart
Can I use Equal 0 calorie sweetener products in my recipes instead of sugar?
Yes, Equal packets and Equal Spoonful can be used in a variety of recipes. While sugar substitutes, such as Equal, provide sweetness, they don’t provide the bulk, tenderness and browning properties of sugar. Equal O calorie sweetener products work best in recipes where the primary role of sugar is to sweeten, such as in beverages, [...]
Where can I find recipes specifically formulated for use with Equal 0 calorie sweetener products?
Click here to search for a wide variety of Equal recipes.