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Natra Taste Blue Sweetener, Zero Calorie, Value Box
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Natra Taste Blue Sweetener, Zero Calorie, Value Box

Natra Taste Blue
8.82 oz
Available at Foodtown
0
Calories
0g
Protein
1g
Sugars
0mg
Sodium
3
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Natra Taste Blue Sweetener arrives as a value-box of single-serve packets: a fine white powder made from dextrose, maltodextrin and the artificial sweetener aspartame. You'd find it on the supermarket aisle with other tabletop sweeteners and sugar substitutes—often near baking supplies, coffee and tea, or on an endcap with breakfast staples. It’s positioned as an everyday, budget-friendly zero-calorie alternative to sugar, marketed toward shoppers looking to reduce calories or manage blood sugar: people who drink multiple cups of coffee a day, those following reduced-calorie diets, or shoppers buying for household use. The label leans on health-friendly cues—“zero calorie,” “suitable for people with diabetes,” “Certified Vegan,” and “gluten free”—and a convenience message about matching the sweetness of sugar without calories. There are no organic or “natural” ingredient claims; the packaging emphasizes practicality, portion control, and sustainability notes (Sustainable Forestry Initiative for the carton). In plain terms, this is a highly processed, industrially formulated sweetener product intended to mimic sugar. Sensory details: packets tear open to reveal a very fine, free-flowing powder that dissolves quickly in hot or cold drinks, with a clean, sweet aftertaste characteristic of aspartame; it won’t caramelize like sugar and may lose sweetness under prolonged high heat, so people typically stir it into coffee, sprinkle it on cereal, or add it to finished baked goods. The ritual is familiar—reach for a packet at breakfast, stir into a mug at the office, or tuck a box in the pantry for everyday sweetening without the calories.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 250
Calories0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate1g0%
Total Sugars1g
Protein0g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Dextrose,, Maltodextrin,, Aspartame..

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrial ingredients and a non-nutritive sweetener (aspartame) plus maltodextrin and dextrose, indicating extensive industrial processing and formulation typical of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Natra Taste Blue Sweetener, Zero Calorie, Value Box

Whether Natra Taste Blue is 'healthy' can depend on your personal dietary goals. It's calorie-free and low in sugar, making it a sweet choice for those watching their intake. However, it's important to consider your overall diet and how this fits into it—like everything, moderation is key!

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