packets of splenda vs. box : Sweet treats Forum : Active Low-Carber Forums

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Sat, Feb-22-03, 16:01

juliebugs

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packets of splenda vs. box

So I made the peanut butter cups today and I only had Splenda in the packets, so I emptied them into 1/3 of a cup and must have used about 45 of them. The peanut butter cups are great but soooo sweet, how many packets of splenda equals the same amt of 1/3 of a cup of the box splenda....??? I know I used WAAAAYYY to many packets, but didn't know what to do?? Thanks

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Sat, Feb-22-03, 16:08

VickyRenee VickyRenee is offline

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I usually use about 1/3 the amount. The packets are definitely sweeter, more condensed or something. You probably could've just used about 15 packets!!

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Sat, Feb-22-03, 16:44

jeffmac

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ha ha ha, man, those things must be SWEEEEEEEET!!! Don't eat too many, you'll be bouncin' off the walls!!!

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Sat, Feb-22-03, 17:28

Rosebud Rosebud is offline

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Yes, the packets are more concentrated in volume.

Each little packet is equivalent to 2 teaspoons (10mL) of the loose Splenda. So 1/3 cup would be, (hmm, brain ticking over here) about 80mL, which would translate to around 8 packets. Of course you could always add a little more if you feel it should be a little sweeter.

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Rosebud