Splenda baking sugar blend

Splenda baking sugar blend

1 kcal per 100 g

Category: Sweets and Sweeteners

Nutritional information (per 100 g)

Calories 1 kcal
Protein 0g
Carbohydrates 99g
Sugars 0g
Total fats 0g
Fiber 0g
Sodium 0mg

Vitamins and minerals

Folate 0mcg
Lycopene 0mcg
Potassium 0mg
Vitamin C 0mg

Description

Splenda baking sugar blend is a sweetener specifically designed for use in recipes that require baking, such as cakes, cookies, and other baked goods. It is primarily composed of sucralose, a zero-calorie artificial sweetener, combined with maltodextrin and other ingredients that mimic the texture and volume of traditional sugar, allowing baked goods to maintain a texture and flavor similar to conventional sugar.

Its origin dates back to the Splenda brand, which popularized this type of sweetener in specific formats for different culinary applications, including a version indicated for baking. It is widely used in low-calorie diets or by people who need to control their sugar intake, such as diabetics.

Among its main properties, it stands out that it provides no calories, does not raise blood glucose levels, and withstands high oven temperatures without losing its sweetening power. This makes it an ideal option for those who wish to reduce their sugar consumption without sacrificing flavor in their preparations.

In different Hispanic American countries, Splenda baking sugar blend may also be known as baking sweetener, baking blend with sucralose, or simply Splenda for baking.