Tag: European sweeteners

The low-calorie sweetener sucralose, the main ingredient in Splenda, has been approved for use across the European Union since 2004. However, travelers who rely on the familiar yellow packets will find that brand availability for Splenda in Europe is far from consistent across all countries.

According to a 2012 study published in *The BMJ*, Denmark was among a handful of countries with no detectable high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) consumption. This low usage, in contrast to nations like the United States, is a result of specific EU regulations, different agricultural policies, and a distinct national food culture.