Splenda is a brand name of an artificial sweetener derived from a natural sugar called sucralose. Splenda has developed a version of the sweetener, called Splenda Brown Sugar Blend, that can be substituted for sugar in a variety of baked good recipes, including chocolate chip cookies.
Calories
According to Splenda's online nutritional information, 1/2 tsp. of Splenda Brown Sugar Blend contains 10 calories and 2 g of carbohydrates. The blend does not contain any fat calories.
Conversions
Artificial sweeteners, including Splenda Brown Sugar Blend, usually taste sweeter than table sugar and therefore can be used more sparingly in cooking and baking. The Splenda website suggests cutting your sugar measure in half when substituting Splenda Brown Sugar Blend in recipes.
Considerations
Using Splenda Brown Sugar Blend may be beneficial to your dental health if you've got a sweet tooth. According to MayoClinic.com, sucralose products do not cause tooth decay as regular sugar might.
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