Why are dextrose, maltodextrin, and erythritol used in some Splenda® Brand Sweeteners?
Since sucralose is over 600 times sweeter than sugar, only a small amount is needed to produce the sweetness of sugar. Maltodextrin and dextrose provide volume and texture, making Splenda easier to use.
- Splenda Original:
- Splenda contains zero calories and 1 gram or less of carbohydrate per serving (depending on product – see Splenda Original product pages for product ingredients), which can help people with diabetes manage their calorie and carbohydrate intake.
On its own, stevia leaf extract is 200-350 times sweeter than sugar. As a result, we use a bulking agent to add volume and texture to the stevia leaf extract without negatively impacting the taste. Our stevia packets blend includes dextrose – a commonly used zero-calorie bulking ingredient. Dextrose provides volume and texture, making Splenda Stevia easier to use. If only stevia leaf extract were in a packet, it would be impossible to distribute it in your drinks and food because it would be such a small amount.
- Splenda Stevia:
- Splenda Stevia contains zero calories and 2 grams or less of carbohydrate per serving (depending on product – see Splenda Stevia product pages for product ingredients), which can help people with diabetes manage their calorie and carbohydrate intake.