What type of sweetener is used in this product? I read the label and don't see a sweetener listed, but some reviews say it is very sweet.
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It is sweetened with acesulfame-potassium: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acesulfame_potassium
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I use the Dymatize Elite Whey Protein Isolate, rich chocolate. I've been on it for about a year and a half now. According to the label, the only sweetener that I can identify is Acesulflame-Potassium. If you Google that ingredient you can get the details. Also, you can contact Dymatize in America by dialing (888) 334-LEAN or (972) 732-1990. Their address is 13737 N. Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75234.
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Hi,I wouldn't say it's sweet, at all. It's a very easily mixed drink and doesn't thicken up like some shakes do, like Syntha 6. The reasons I love it is because of it's mixability with water, very low carbs, no sugar, low fats and high protein. They do say that there are NO ADDED Sucrose, Fillers, Maltodextrin or Aspartmane. Quite an interesting find, let me know if you figure out anything further. Thanks.BTW: I have the 5lb tub of Cafe Mocha, amazing.
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It's unflavored so there's no sweetener in it at all. Also, Stevia is not artificial, it's a plant. Easy to confuse, but 'sugar substitute' and 'artificial sweetener' are not always the same. There are alternatives to sugar that are natural such as stevia and xylitol. The artificial ones are man-made like aspartame and saccharin. It's moot for this product though b/c none of those are in it! Sweeten with fruit, milk or whatever you like!
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If there are artificial sweeteners, it is not disclosed on the label. It DOES list "sugars"...nothing specific. I did notice that nowhere on the label does it claim to be organic, if you are concerned about that.
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I have the same question, why is this only available in VERY VANILLA.. I only buy the very vanilla type because I have no other choice, but this is too sweet for me, too! Soy is healthy, but the sugar content in it? That makes me nervous.. I hope that the SILK company will start making the original -- or even the no sugar-added soymilk in tetrapacks, like this!
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There is no added sugar in this product. The sugars are naturally occurring in the product. Many foods have natural occurring sugar. This product does not have a sweet taste. Does yours taste sweet? My purchase has slightly different nutrition facts. I think it's because off the specific harvest. If you would like more information I would contact the company. They are very, very nice.
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My guess would be Stevia... I LOVE this tea, and there is no way based on the other ingredients listed that it could be as sweet as it is without some outside help. Given that we know it's sugar-free, and that whatever it is is "natural," my deduction is Stevia or some other sweetener.
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I know the question is old (over a year), but I wanted to put my 2 cents worth in. I saw this question since I was looking up the product, as I had purchased it and noticed that artificial sweetener aftertaste, to which I am very sensitive to. I can't stand ANY artificial sweeteners... and yes, I can taste it in this product. Once I use the box up, not buying it again.
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As someone said, it's pure Stevia. It's the best tasting Stevia product I've had. Try it - you'll love it!
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I would be appalled if they add a sweetener because some sweeteners being used by the industry are not harmless.I even did not have this idea! But I am making my own liposomal Vitamin C, so I know this one contains only Vitamin C and sunflower lecithin.George Knorr
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what I buy is sweetened with pure cane sugar. They do sell a sugar free because I was sent some by accident. It was good also.
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Great observation...we have access to an unsweetened 5# bulk pack. I will be pulling a sample to verify that it is truly a no-added sugar item before listing. If it meets these standards I will direct you to the amazon code. Thank you for your suggestion. (give me till Friday this week to verify) Coleman Supply
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It is stevia rebaudiana (leaf) which I believe is the only form of stevia approved by the FDA as a sweetener. I am; however, not too happy with this sweetener right now. Nunaturals changed their supplier and the product is not as thick as before. It easily drips from the stopper and is not as sweet as it used to be.
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EXACTLY! This is Dextrose In The Raw. Using up-to 10% stevia does NOT make it stevia in the raw. Rather, this company uses it's marketing to LIE to the public about it's product which is at least 90% DEXTROSE a cheap sweetener -but they charge you BIG don't they? YES this is an expensive rip-off using an ingredient that is barely in the product you are consuming.
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I was under the impression they did not use a Sugar sub like Splenda. Splenda is so very bad for us humans ! One more thing I was thinking. It is poor practice to not include all the calories in each bar. Regardless of recipe, amounts vary depending on which flavor you are enjoying. Some folks need and or have to include every calorie they consume, document and be held accountable. Thanks
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Good pickup on that label error! They obviously used a stock label photo and super imposed Sucralose on it. The product I received was, in fact, 100% Sucralose with no other additives and it had the correct label. There is no way to pass 'Creatine Monohydrate' off as a sweetener.
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The ingredient list shows Sucralose (Splenda) and/or Stevia. It could be one or both sweeteners. It varies depending on which flavor bar you are looking at.
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The type of sweetener is unclear, one site said sucralose but I have a single serve pack that says stevia.