Are Equal® and aspartame (the
sweetening ingredient in Equal) safe?
Yes, Equal is safe.
Aspartame, the sweetening ingredient in Equal has been documented
in more than 200 objective scientific studies. The safety
of aspartame has been confirmed by regulatory authorities in
more than 100 countries, including the U.S. Food and Drug Administration,
Health Canada, and the European Commission's Scientific Committee
on Food, as well as by experts with the United Nations' Food
and Agricultural Organization and World Health Organization.
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Is Equal® safe for diabetics?
Equal is appropriate for use by individuals with diabetes. It
is well-tolerated by both those with insulin dependent and non-insulin
dependant diabetes (Type 1 and Type 2). Equal® Sugar
Lite TM is also appropriate for use by individuals with diabetes,
however, because it contains sugar, they must include it in their
total carbohydrate counts.
Equal is recognized as an acceptable part of a diabetes meal
plan by both the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and the
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF).
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Does Equal have an expiration date?
Equal has an indefinite shelf life if stored
away from heat and humidity. To ensure the highest quality product,
all Equal products are now produced with a Best By date stamped on
them. The best by date will be 3 years
from the date of production for products with aspartame and
2 years for products with acesulfame potassium. Equal
Sugar Lite already is stamped with this Best By date.
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How
safe is Equal® compared
to other sweeteners?
Aspartame, the sweetening ingredient
in Equal has been documented in more than 200 objective scientific
studies. The safety
of aspartame has been confirmed by regulatory authorities in
more than 100 countries, including the U.S. Food and Drug Administration,
Health Canada, and the European Commission's Scientific Committee
on Food, as well as by experts with the United Nations' Food
and Agricultural Organization and World Health Organization.
We would recommend contacting the manufacturers of any other
sweetener brands for their safety information.
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How do I get Equal recipes?
Visit our Drinks
& Recipes section for
over 225 recipes that have been specially developed and tested
in the Equal Test Kitchen or call us at 1-800-323-5316.
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Where can I find coupons for Equal products?
You can often find coupons for Equal Products in your Sunday paper, at the cash register when you check out,
or printed on product packaging. You can also visit our Customer
Service page to request information on where
coupons are currently available, or call us at 1-800-323-5316.
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How much Equal should I use to get the same sweetness as
sugar?
| Equal Packets |
Sugar |
Equal Spoonful |
Equal Tablets |
| 1⁄2 packet |
1 teaspoon |
1 teaspoon |
1 tablet |
| 1 packet |
2 teaspoons |
2 teaspoons |
2 tablets |
| 11⁄2 packets |
1 tablespoon |
1 tablespoon |
|
| 6 packets |
1⁄4 cup |
1⁄4 cup |
|
| 8 packets |
1⁄3 cup |
1⁄3 cup |
|
| 12 packets |
1⁄2 cup |
1⁄2 cup |
|
| 24 packets |
1 cup |
1 cup |
|
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Friendly version |
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Where can I find Equal
in stores?
Equal products are available at most grocery, club and
drug stores. The individual stores determine which
specific products they stock. If you are looking
for a particular Equal product and cannot locate it at
your local store, we suggest that you speak to a store
manager or fill out a consumer comment card requesting
that the store stock this item again. If
you're looking for a specific product in your area, check out
our Product
Locator.
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What are the ingredients in Equal and how is it made?
Equal's sweetening ingredient is aspartame, which breaks down
to components commonly found in milk, meats, fruits and vegetables.
Other ingredients are added to make the very concentrated sweetener
easier to measure and pour.
Equal Packets contain: dextrose with maltodextrin, aspartame
Lemon Flavored Sweetener contains: maltodextrin, citric acid, aspartame, malic acid, natural flavor
Vanilla Flavored Sweetener contains: maltodextrin, natural and artificial flavors, aspartame
Peach Flavored Sweetener contains: maltodextrin, natural and artifical flavors, citric acid, aspartame, malic acid
Mandarin Orange Flavor for Water contains: maltodextrin, citric acid, natural flavor, aspartame
Lemon-Lime Flavor For Water contains: maltodextrin, citric acid, natural flavor, aspartame
Black Cherry Flavor For Water contains: maltodextrin, natural flavor, citric acid, aspartame
Equal Spoonful contains: maltodextrin, aspartame
Equal Tablets contain: lactose (from milk), aspartame, acesulfame potassium, cellulose gum, Leucine
Equal Sugar Lite contains: sugar and the no-calorie sweeteners aspartame and acesulfame potassium, maltodextrin and artificial flavor
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What drinks and other recipes can I use Equal in?
Visit our Drinks & Recipes section for over 225 recipes that have been specially developed and tested in the Equal Test Kitchen, or contact us at 1-800-323-5316.
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How do I submit a change of address?
To change your address with us, you can either visit our Customer
Service page
or call us at 1-800-323-5316.
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How do I join or get removed from Equal's email list?
To receive the latest Equal news via email, simply fill in your contact information in the Equal
email membership form.
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To be removed from Equal's email list, you can either visit our Customer
Service page or call us at 1-800-323-5316.
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What do I do if I have a problem with an Equal product
I've purchased?
If you have any problems with an Equal Product, you can either visit our Customer
Service page or call us at 1-800-323-5316.
Please do not throw away any packaging until after we contact you back regarding your issue.
We may need you to give us information from that packaging.
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