Tag: Yellow packet

According to the common color-coding for artificial sweeteners, the color of the packet indicates the type of sweetener inside. It is a frequent misconception that yellow Equal and Splenda are the same product, but this is a mistake based on packaging color rather than the actual chemical composition.

According to the FDA, sucralose, the primary ingredient found in yellow packets, is approved for use as a general-purpose sweetener in foods. This sweetening ingredient, most famously marketed under the brand name Splenda, provides a convenient, zero-calorie way to add sweetness to beverages and food.

The color of a sweetener packet is often a universal signal for its contents. The artificial sweetener in a yellow packet is sucralose, a zero-calorie compound used as a sugar substitute, with the most recognizable brand being Splenda.