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Artificial sweeteners Updated 27 Jul 2011

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Hermesetas? Posted by: Elaine Scoble 30 Jul 2011 1:45pm

I use Hermesetas, which I get from chemists - mainly becase they come in a small container, which fits into a pocket in my handbag easily. (Also comes in a larger container) They are tiny, and not as sweet as 1 tsp of sugar.

Xylitol poisonous to dogs Posted by: JamesF 30 Jul 2011 8:51am

It's particularly important to be careful about your pets if you use Xylitol sweeteners (or products that contain them) - while safe for people, they can kill dogs (quite quickly).

can somebody point me to Posted by: Laraine Barker 30 Jul 2011 6:46am

an artificial sweetener that doesn't taste revolting? Saccharine was completely unpalatable and aspartame and stevia are no better. I think it's disgusting that manufacturers are allowed to put aspartame in foods that aren't specified as being "diet" (e.g. Pam's soft drinks). There's also controversy over whether diabetics should use it. I have a friend who has had diabetes for over 50 years and she prefers not to.