Is Equal Gf? (the Artificial Sweetener)

[celiac3270]

Is Equal, the artificial sweetener, gluten-free? I'm pretty sure it would be, because none of the ingredients are bad except possibly the maltodextrin, though it's unlikely. I know that "Sweet 'n Low" is gluten-free and it's made with the same ingredients, so I think Equal is, but wanted to be sure....thanks.

[darlindeb25]

yes--equal is gluten-free and so much better then sweet n low--nutrataste and splenda are safe for us too--and like you think--maltodextrin is usually ok in the united states--cant be sure in drugs though--i use equal all the time---deb

[celiac3270]

Thank you

I just received a reply from them:

Mr. King,

    Thank you for visiting our website and for your inquiry!  Equal does

not contain gluten and will not pose a problem for individuals who cannot

tolerate gluten/have celiac disease. Gluten is a protein found in the grains

of wheat, oats, rye and barley. Although aspartame, the sweetening

ingredient in Equal is made of two amino acids it bears no resemblance

chemically or functionally to gluten.  If you have any additional questions

or comments, please feel free to contact us again.

Best regards,

Team Equal

I knew about Splenda, but was hesitant about using it since I've heard it can cause diarrhea and other celiac-like symptoms in some people....not due to gluten, but just some ingredient that's harsh on the system. I also had Nutrataste at home...Nutrataste, Equal, and Splenda...... ...they were all gluten-free and I didn't know it. I just didn't bother to post Nutrataste cause I thought Equal might be better known. Thanks for the info.

[darlindeb25]

your welcome celiac3270------burdee told me that it's the sucralose in splenda that can be a problem for some of us--sucralose comes from sugar--others like equal and nutrataste have no form of sugar in them--i do know that much of the candy they make now that is sugar free causes diarrhea in many people i have used splenda, but not long enough to notice any ill effects -----too much soy bothers me, but i think in little doses my system can handle it--i tried the "eat for your blood type" diet and being a type A, it tells us to stay away from dairy, so i tried soymilk--i liked it, especially in vanilla flavor, but after a couple of weeks of soy i realized i wasnt feeling better, if anything i was feeling worse --i truly dont think dairy is a problem for me and we are so restricted anyways that i dont feel i should have to give up something i can have--i initially lost around 60# after going gluten-free and now i have gained a little of it back and i am not happy , not one little bit, but i dont know what i can give up to get back on the weight lose track i hate plateaus --i do enjoy your posts and i do hope to be moved to long island soon, i do love it there deb

[celiac3270]

I had e-mailed NatraTaste before posting here and getting your reply....whenever I get an e-mail from a company, I like to share :

Dear Mr. King,

Thank you for visiting our website.  NatraTaste contains no gluten and

is appropriate for use by individuals who suffer from celiac disease. We

appreciate your interest in our product.

Best regards,

Tracy Eichorn

Consumer Relations

[mommida]

Sucralose is chlorinated sugar. It is chlorinated til all the calories are gone and it is undigestable to humans.

Aspartme is bad news too. Known links to depression and such.

I beg you to research these products and stop trying to ingest them.

Laura