What is stevia?
Stevia is a herb or plant which is farmed commercially. The extract from stevia is processed to produce stevia sweetener that is used to replace added sugar in all of your favorite foods and drinks including coffee and tea. Stevia leaf extract by itself is 200-350 times sweeter than sugar making it necessary to add... Read More
What is Splenda® U.S. Grown Stevia?
Splenda U.S. Grown Stevia is a great-tasting, zero calorie sweetener that is easy to use anywhere you use sugar. Our stevia plants are grown at Splenda Stevia Farms in Florida. Sweet parts of the leaf are then extracted and processed to be the best-tasting sweetener and combined with other ingredients so it’s easier to... Read More
How is Splenda® Stevia Sweetener different from its competitors?
Splenda U.S. Grown Stevia Sweetener is made with simple ingredients that include U.S. grown stevia leaves that are extracted and processed to be combined with plant-based ingredients. Our sweetest stevia plants are grown to be great tasting so you can replace added sugar in all of your favorite foods and drinks.
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How is Splenda® U.S. Grown Stevia grown?
The stevia plants used in Splenda Stevia are 100% grown at Splenda Stevia Farms - the first ever fully integrated stevia farm in the U.S. Our 1,465-acre farm in Central Florida is building a new American agriculture industry because until now, all stevia has been grown and processed from markets outside of the US.... Read More
Where does the sweetness in Splenda® Stevia come from?
Splenda U.S. Grown Stevia Sweeteners get their unique sweetness from stevia extract. Our sweetest stevia plants are grown to be great tasting so you can replace added sugar in all of your favorite foods and drinks.
What is stevia leaf extract?
Stevia leaf extract is a component of the leaves of the stevia plant. Stevia plant leaves are harvested, dried, and then steeped in water. This liquid is processed to allow the intense sweetening components to be isolated, purified, and dried.
Learn more about stevia by reading the International Food Information Council's overview here.
Where can I purchase Splenda® Brand Sweetener Products?
Most products are widely available at stores across the United States. Go to our Where To Buy page to find Splenda products at a store near you and at online retailers. Amazon also carries most Splenda products.
Where do I get Splenda® Stevia recipes?
We have a large collection of sweet and delicious Splenda Stevia recipes. Explore all of our Splenda Stevia drink recipes and food recipes today!
How much Splenda® Stevia should I use in my drinks and recipes?
Each Splenda Stevia Sweetener product has different sweetness conversion to sugar. See our Splenda Sweetener product pages or the Splenda conversion chart page to help you determine the right amount of Splenda to use in place of sugar in your recipes.
How sweet is one serving of Splenda® Brand Sweetener products found in packets, granulated pouches, or jars?
Per US labeling guidelines, any sweetener product produced after January 1, 2020 has a serving size that provides the same sweetness as 2 teaspoons of sugar.
See individual Splenda Sweetener product pages for more information about serving sizes and sweetness equivalencies to sugar. You can also use our Splenda Conversion Chart.
How can I be sure Splenda® Stevia is safe?
The FDA has recognized that many stevia leaf extracts, including the high-purity extracts used in Splenda® Stevia, are safe and allowed for use as ingredients in sweeteners and in foods and beverages.
Is Splenda® Stevia safe for people with diabetes?
Yes, Splenda Stevia is safe to consume for all, including people with diabetes. Splenda Sweeteners are ideal for the whole family.
Where do the carbohydrates in Splenda® Stevia come from?
The source of carbohydrates in Splenda Stevia Sweeteners depends on which product form that you're interested in. The carbs in Splenda U.S. Grown Stevia Sweetener Packets come from dextrose, while the carbs in the Splenda Stevia Granulated Sweetener Pouch come from maltodextrin. The carbs in Splenda Stevia Sweetener Jar come from erythritol, a sugar alcohol... Read More
Is there Splenda in Splenda Stevia?
Splenda is our brand name. It’s not the sweetening ingredient. There are several sweetener product lines under the Splenda brand name, each with different sweetening ingredients. Our most popular Splenda brand sweetener, in the yellow packaging, is the Splenda Original Sweetener product line that is made with the sweetening ingredient sucralose. Splenda Stevia Sweetener, in... Read More
Does Splenda® Stevia contain sucralose?
No, Splenda Stevia products do not contain sucralose. Splenda products found in the traditional yellow packets or pouches are made from sucralose. You can see the Splenda Stevia product pages or the back of the package for a list of ingredients in a specific Splenda product.
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... Read More
Why is erythritol an ingredient in Splenda® Stevia Sweetener Jar?
Since stevia extract is over 200-350 times sweeter than sugar, only a small amount of stevia is needed to produce the sweetness of sugar. Erythritol provides volume and texture, making Splenda Stevia Sweetener Jar easier to use.
Learn more about erythritol by reading the International Food Information Council's overview here.
What is erythritol?
Erythritol is a plant-based sugar alcohol naturally found in many vegetables and fruits like watermelon, pears & grapes. It is also produced by the human body and utilized in food and beverage formulations because of its ability to provide sweetness without calories. Erythritol has been scientifically studied for decades resulting in the World Health Organization... Read More
Will erythritol give me a stomach ache?
Unlike most sugar alcohols, erythritol is largely not digested so GI side effects are not expected.
Do Splenda® Brand products contain corn?
Splenda Fiber packets and jar contain corn.
The corn-derived ingredients in Splenda Original packets and granulated pouches come from the starch fraction of corn and are highly purified ingredients, resulting in an end product that would not be expected to contain considerable amount of corn protein. However, we can’t guarantee that there are not... Read More
What Splenda Brand Sweetener products are Non-GMO?
Splenda Stevia Sweetener jar as well as Splenda Monk Fruit granulated packets, pouches and jar are made with non-GMO ingredients.
Are Splenda® Stevia Sweeteners organic?
No, Splenda Stevia is not organic.
Are Splenda® Brand products keto-friendly?
The following Splenda Brand Sweetener products are keto-friendly and contain 0g net carbs per serving:
Splenda Stevia jar
Splenda Liquid (Sucralose, Stevia, Monk Fruit)
Splenda Monk Fruit granulated packets, pouches and jar
Splenda Allulose granulated pouches and jar
Splenda Diabetes Care Shakes contain 2.5-3.5g of net carbs per bottle (French... Read More