Sweet'N Low is a zero-calorie artificial sweetener that is used to sweeten beverages and foods without adding calories. It comes in small pink packets and is made primarily from saccharin.
Sweet'N Low was invented in the 1950s by a Brooklyn, NY biochemist named Morris Kline.
The brand was acquired by Cumberland Packing Corporation in 1957.
The sweetener quickly became popular in the United States, and was even used by President Lyndon B. Johnson.
In 1977, a controversy arose over the use of saccharin, which had been linked to cancer in laboratory rats. The FDA considered banning it, but eventually settled on requiring a warning label. Sweet'N Low continued to be available and sold throughout the controversy.
In recent years, Sweet'N Low has faced competition from other artificial sweeteners like Equal and Splenda.
The brand has also expanded internationally.
Equal is another zero-calorie artificial sweetener that is made from aspartame. It is sold in blue packets and is often used as an alternative to sugar in beverages and foods.
Splenda is a zero-calorie artificial sweetener that is made from sucralose. It is sold in yellow packets and is often used as an alternative to sugar in beverages and foods.
The classic Sweet'N Low packets are the most well-known product from the brand. They are small pink packets that are filled with the zero-calorie sweetener and are easy to take on-the-go.
Sweet'N Low Spoonful is a granulated sweetener that can be used in place of sugar in cooking and baking. It comes in a resealable canister.
Sweet'N Low Liquid is a liquid sweetener that can be added to hot and cold beverages for easy sweetness. It comes in a squeezable bottle with a flip-top cap.
Yes, Sweet'N Low is safe for consumption. It has been approved by the FDA for use as a food additive since the 1950s. However, some studies have linked saccharin to cancer in lab rats, so the FDA requires warning labels on products containing it.
Sweet'N Low is much sweeter than sugar. One packet of Sweet'N Low is equivalent in sweetness to two teaspoons of sugar. It is important to use Sweet'N Low in moderation to avoid an overly sweet taste.
Yes, Sweet'N Low can be used in baking as a substitute for sugar. However, it is important to follow recipes that are specifically formulated for artificial sweeteners to ensure the correct texture and taste.
No, Sweet'N Low is a zero-calorie sweetener. It is made primarily from saccharin, which has no calories.
The sweetness of Sweet'N Low typically lasts about as long as sugar in tea or coffee. However, the sweetness can dissipate more quickly if the beverage is very hot or if the packet is not fully dissolved.