Mia is "sweet" on Splenda
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
Sugar substitute now available in bulk and packet form from McNeil Specialty Products is being promoted by U.S. women's soccer star Mia Hamm. A packet of Splenda, equivalent to two teaspoons of sugar, can save 32 calories compared to sugar, the Calorie Control Council announces Oct. 6. Splenda, a sugar-derived sweetener also known as sucralose, was approved for general use in August 1999 and has been available internationally for several years (1"The Tan Sheet" Aug. 16, 1999, In Brief)