Large packets of artificial sweetener in the U.S.?

raccoon · 2019-09-27T06:17:12.000Z

I drink about half a gallon on Kool-Aid per day.

I make it as it says to on the box.

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I searched on Amazon, Walmart.com, and eBay for artificial sweetener packets...

I didn't find anything--that's why I created this thread.

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I did not, however, find the following when I looked on Amazon:

Bob_McBob:

Get yourself some EZ-Sweetz or other liquid sucralose. Artificial sweeteners taste a lot cleaner without all the dextrose and other bulking agents used in the powders, plus it’s simple to dose.

https://www.amazon.com/EZ-Sweetz-2-0oz-Sweetener-Servings-Original/dp/B002MO765O

This looks okay, but it is more expensive than what I'm using now.

EDIT:

Any artificial sweetener that's dirt cheap will do.

raccoon · 2019-09-27T07:04:16.000Z

Streamer:

Stevia seems to be the safest to put in your body. Aspartame can be toxic. And Sucralose is touted to be the safest of the older artificial sweeteners to consume.

Perhaps I wasn't clear in the OP.

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Do NOT talk about the nutrition or healthiness of artificial sweeteners.

I do NOT want to hear it.

It is CONTROVERSIAL, and to discuss this issue is to CAUSE TROUBLE on BLF.

CRX · 2019-09-27T07:20:34.000Z

Dude, you’re wanting to fill yourself with artificial sweetener along with the kool-aid, it’s difficult not to veer into mentioning the health aspects of such things.
It is a real consideration, people care.
You’ve opened a few threads about unhealthy foods/ additives, what do you expect.
Maybe a junk food forum would be better suited for these topics rather than a forum primarily dedicated to torches.
Seems argument inviting to start these threads in the first place as members will give health opinions whether you say not to or whatever.
I’m not attacking you or picking on you.
Just saying. Stay healthy

raccoon · 2019-09-27T07:37:29.000Z

CRX:

Dude, you’re wanting to fill yourself with artificial sweetener along with the kool-aid, it’s difficult not to veer into mentioning the health aspects of such things.
It is a real consideration, people care.
You’ve opened a few threads about unhealthy foods/ additives, what do you expect.
Maybe a junk food forum would be better suited for these topics rather than a forum primarily dedicated to torches.
Seems argument inviting to start these threads in the first place as members will give health opinions whether you say not to or whatever.
I’m not attacking you or picking on you.
Just saying. Stay healthy

Play by the rules or STFU.

Just saying.

I'm not inviting people to discuss health and nutrition.

I am actively discouraging it partly because it is controversial.

EDIT:

Since everyone else has to have their say...

I've done the research on artificial sweeteners.

There's nothing wrong with them.

That's one reason why I don't want to hear it.

CRX · 2019-09-27T07:41:08.000Z

What are you, twelve?
I took the time to speak to you in a civil adult manner.
I expect the same.

raccoon · 2019-09-27T07:59:12.000Z

CRX:

What are you, twelve?
I took the time to speak to you in a civil adult manner.
I expect the same.

You spoke in a somewhat civil matter, but you were still being a jerk.

You're acting all holier-than-thou and telling lies.

I don't have to put up with your garbage.

raccoon · 2019-09-27T08:01:53.000Z

Okay, I looked at Amazon some more for liquid artificial sweetener.

It looks like I'll get one of these:

https://www.amazon.com/JD-Liquid-Sucralose-Concentrated-Sweetener/dp/B01H6B5JBA

https://www.amazon.com/Concentrated-Liquid-Sucralose-Sweetener-16FL/dp/B078VRVCDS

Thank you, BLF, for helping me find a solution to my problem!

Henk4U2 · 2019-09-27T08:03:59.000Z

raccoon city:

CRX:

What are you, twelve?
I took the time to speak to you in a civil adult manner.
I expect the same.

You spoke in a somewhat civil matter, but you were still being a jerk.

You’re acting all holier-than-thou and telling lies.

I don’t have to put up with your garbage.

Maybe you should report him for being considerate?

Boaz · 2019-09-27T08:09:31.000Z

I have a drink that I'm kind of fond of these days .

Pretty simple really ....

10% or less of V-8 mango and peach Fusion

and

90% Powdered Lemonade mix like Chrystal Light.

Stumbled onto it when trying to figure out what to do with mango peach fusion that was pretty nasty by itself .

Better a little watered down with a bunch of ice .Everyone who tastes it... comments on it and wants to know what it is .

What kind of Kool aid do you like ..?

Note to self ..*

Don't corner a wounded raccoon

raccoon · 2019-09-27T08:13:36.000Z

Boaz:

What kind of Kool aid do you like ..?

Note to self ..*

Don't corner a wounded raccoon

Yeah, I'm not having the best day...

I like Strawberry Kiwi, and Tropical Punch Kool-Aid.

I think I'm going to have to order Strawberry Kiwi from Amazon as well because both Walmart's near my house don't seem to carry it any more.

Boaz · 2019-09-27T08:28:44.000Z

Walmart has some really good prices on stuff but ..has a pretty limited selection at times .I've been shopping there more and more lately because it's conveniently close to work and carries some things I can't get anywhere else .

I'm having a love hate with the place ..... location, location, location .

CRX · 2019-09-27T08:40:32.000Z

You spoke in a somewhat civil matter, but you were still being a jerk.

I’ll admit borderline annoyance at you starting another thread like this then dictating discussion.

You’re acting all holier-than-thou and telling lies.

Nonsense, I use small amounts of artificial sweetener in my coffee but I’m not looking to buy or consume it by the pound. Lies?

I’ve done the research on artificial sweeteners.

There’s nothing wrong with them.

Links to independent non corporate or non government funded research welcome.

I don’t have to put up with your garbage.

Amen :+1:

I believe you have some issues so I won’t talk to you any more. Take care.

raccoon · 2019-09-27T08:43:03.000Z

Here's a heads-up for everyone:

I will be creating more off-topic threads and ask the participants to not discuss anything controversial.

So get used to it.

raccoon · 2019-09-27T08:44:29.000Z

And I will not be providing proof about controversial topics, as I don't want to encourage more arguments over stupid stuff.

chops728 · 2019-09-27T11:15:45.000Z

Wow—- Not to self — Avoid any Thread you start

raccoon · 2019-09-27T11:37:13.000Z

chops728:

Wow--- Not to self -- Avoid any Thread you start

I warned everyone, repeatedly.

All they had to do was not discuss controversial subjects in the thread, but no!

CrashOne · 2019-09-27T11:43:45.000Z

raccoon city:

Okay, I looked at Amazon some more for liquid artificial sweetener.

It looks like I’ll get one of these:

https://www.amazon.com/JD-Liquid-Sucralose-Concentrated-Sweetener/dp/B01H6B5JBA

https://www.amazon.com/Concentrated-Liquid-Sucralose-Sweetener-16FL/dp/B078VRVCDS

Thank you, BLF, for helping me find a solution to my problem!

If you want something cheaper: Amazon.com

BlueSwordM · 2019-09-27T11:50:37.000Z

Actually, I think people are just being worried for you in general.

We want to take care of our members as well as possible.

We’re not wishing any harm on you. It’s the opposite in fact.

Back on topic, 24g of artificial/natural sweetener is nothing for.

He’s putting 24g of articial sweetener pet 1,9L of water.

Honestly, that’s not a lot per serving. Still a lot of waste per package though, so I understand why he wants to find an alternative.

The reason we’re worried about you is that aspartame is like 200 times more sugary than sugar, and we would like for your intestinal track to suffer.

TLDR: Pure water is the best liquid, and about 1,5 packets of aspertame per 125mL isn’t dangerous at all.

raccoon · 2019-09-27T12:23:48.000Z

The problem is that everyone has a different opinion on what is healthy and what isn't.

And then there are condescending jerks that think that they are superior because they believe they are healthier than others.

So discussing what is healthy is controversial and unproductive, and against the site rules.

BLF has run into this problem in the past, and I was merely trying to stop it before it started.

Lightbringer · 2019-09-27T12:54:22.000Z

To be fair, this is like the receptionist who wears an extremely low-cut sausage-casing dress, and then demands no one stare at her boobs that are practically being served up on a plate.

If you hang it out there, people will comment, voice their opinions, throw in their 2¢, and so on. It’s unreasonable to expect them not to. And even if you start a thread, you don’t “own” it and can’t dictate terms. (Well, not until you create and run BudgetArtificialSweetenersForum, that is.)

In fact, what you yourself said…

It is CONTROVERSIAL, and to discuss this issue is to CAUSE TROUBLE on BLF.

…makes people wonder, why bring up the subject at all? It’s waving a red cape at a million bulls, and expecting if not demanding that none of them charge.