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From: mhauck@ihuxk.UUCP
Newsgroups: net.med
Subject: Nutrasweet (Equal)
Message-ID: <541@ihuxk.UUCP>
Date: Tue, 24-Jan-84 14:33:31 EST
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Posted: Tue Jan 24 14:33:31 1984
Date-Received: Fri, 27-Jan-84 08:02:43 EST
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I have the history of Nurtasweet in a notebook.  It was discovered more
then ten year ago and been tested most of that time.  The reason the FDA
didn't want it in beverages is that they had been burned before and there
are worries it will break down over long periods of time in beverages.

Its been out as Equal for more then two years.  My complaint is that it
can't be cooked with.  It breaks down and loses its sweetness in high
temps.  The additional ingredients in Equal are to allow it to pour and
not cake in the package.  Write Searle, there address is on the boxes
of Equal and most likely on the products that include Nurtasweet.  They
have been very good to me in writting and sending information.
I sent them several empty Equal packs that were sealed and they sent me
a coupon for a free box of one hundred. Value $4.00.  I'm diabetic and
Equal has helped me with my tea drinking.

I admit I cook with frutose. And hate Sweet and Low.

Yech to saccharin!!!!
Mary Hauck