Is Splenda an American brand? Unpacking Its Multinational History and U.S. Ownership
                                
                                
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                                While the distinctive yellow packets of Splenda are a familiar sight in America, the brand’s origins actually trace back across the Atlantic. First developed from a British discovery in 1976, the question 'Is Splenda an American brand?' has a more complex answer that reveals its multinational history and evolution.