The History of Splenda

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The History of Splenda: In 1976, Splenda was revealed for the first time by Tate & Lyle two scientists working in Queens Elizabeth College, in London. However, in my opinion, Splenda was really discovered by accident by scientist Leslie Hough, and Shashikant Phadnis, a scientist/chemist. Both scientists were performing a series of chemical reactions, in particular chlorinated sugars. Later in the day, Mr. Hough asks his partner S. Phadnis to test the powder they are working in. Mr. Phadnis mistakenly thought that Mr. Hough told him to put it on his mouth; right away he noticed the substance was very sweet. So sweet that it is 600 hundreds sweeter than normal sugar. Even though it was years before the product was finally ready, Tate and Lyle patented the matter in 1976. Splenda is made up of a substance called, Sucralose, and sweetener imitation. Today Splenda main production plants are located in Alabama, and Singapore. McNeil Nutrionals are responsible for the distributions’ and sells of Splenda. The company produces beverage, sports drinks, breakfast bars, and frozen foods. All of these products are made of sucralose mixed with maltodextrin and dextrose, under the trade name, Splenda. The Pros and Cons of Splenda: Splenda is made up of a substance called, Sucralose, and is a sweetener imitation. Though Splenda feels like sugar is not sugar, also people who are suffer from diabetes can also use Splenda as an alternative to sugar. Splenda has an exceptional safety record, with over 100 studies in twenty years. It is perfect sugar supplement for the whole the family because it does not contain aspartame. Splenda was first permitted for use in Canada, followed by Australia, New Zealand, and the United States. Today, Splenda have been accepted in over 80 countries, together with Mexico, Brazil, China, India, and Japan. Splenda has been

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