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Originally Posted by Takingcharge  I am still scared of splenda and sucralose. but I will still make these! Yummy, oh and Thanks. |
Coincidence -- A friend in South Africa just emailed me this, copied off a S.A. site:
"What is Sucralose?
Sucralose is a no-kilojoule (non-nutritive) sugar substitute that is made from sugar and tastes like sugar. Although it is derived from sugar, it is not recognised by the body as a sugar and is not broken down by the body to provide energy(kJ). It is 600 times sweeter than sugar and has no effect on blood glucose levels.
What are the benefits of Sucralose?
A non-nutritive (kJ-free) sweetener that is made from sugar, tastes like sugar and has no after taste.
Sucralose maintains its sweetness under high heat of cooking and baking as well as long term storage.
Sucralose cannot be utilised by oral bacteria, so it does not contribute towards tooth decay.
Sucralose has no known side-effects and does not require any warning on the label.
Sucralose has no effect on carbohydrate metabolism and is safe for diabetics and slimmers.
The excellent stability and quality taste means it can be used in a wide range of foods and beverages.
Sucralose powder is freely soluble in water, even at low temperatures, which means it is easy to use in most food products.
Notes on safety
The safety of Sucralose is supported by more than 110 studies in human beings and animals. It did not pose any health risks. Its safety has been confirmed by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as well as authorities in more than 80 other countries, including South Africa. Sucralose is poorly absorbed and is excreted unchanged in the feces. Any absorbed sucralose is excreted unchanged in the urine."
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Now I'm going to go bake some no sugar no fat brownies. It's cold & raw outside. Good day for brownies!
