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Sweet'N Low Sugar Substitute Packets
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Sweet'N Low Sugar Substitute Packets

Sweet 'N Low
3.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
0
Calories
0g
Protein
1g
Sugars
0mg
Sodium
10
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Sweet 'N Low Sugar Substitute Packets are a small-box staple you’ll spot in the coffee and tea aisle or on the endcap near tabletop sweeteners, creamers, and baking sugars. The iconic hot-pink single-serve packets are visually loud on a grocery shelf and often shelved alongside other tabletop sweeteners and diet-friendly baking mixes. Shoppers reach for this product on morning runs for office coffee, in quick grocery trips for breakfast needs, or when packing travel kits and picnic baskets. Brand positioning leans on decades of recognition — an established, budget-friendly option marketed toward calorie-conscious consumers, older adults managing sugar intake, and anyone seeking a low-calorie sweetening ritual; advertising emphasizes convenience, tradition, and the “no-calorie” benefit rather than natural sourcing. Labels commonly highlight “0 calories” and portion-control format, which creates a health-halo for people wanting to reduce sugar; there are no organic or natural certifications and the packaging is straightforward, bright, and utilitarian. In processing context, the product is a highly refined, manufactured sweetener blend made from simple sugars and synthetic sweeteners and includes anti-caking agents — a final, factory-formulated product rather than a minimally processed ingredient. Sensory notes: individual packets contain a fine, slightly chalky granular powder that dissolves rapidly in hot beverages, with a pronounced sweet profile and a faint metallic or chemical aftertaste characteristic of older artificial sweeteners. Ritual use is tactile and quick — tear, pour, stir — often associated with single-serve convenience at diners, workplaces, and on-the-go coffee rituals across American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 100
Calories0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate1g0%
Total Sugars1g
Added Sugars1g2%
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,, Saccharin,, Cream, of, Tartar,, Calcium, Silicate, (an, Anti-Caking, Agent)..

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 industrially formulated ingredients (saccharin, dextrose, anti-caking agents) and is a ready-to-use manufactured sweetener blend, consistent with ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Sweet'N Low Sugar Substitute Packets

The term 'healthy' can be a bit slippery! Sweet'N Low is low-calorie and low-sugar, which can be great if you're looking to cut back on those. However, it’s important to consider your overall diet and lifestyle. If you're using it to replace sugar in moderation, it can fit into a balanced approach.

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