Splenda tablets - Why can't Johnson & Johnson sell them in the US?

As you may know, Splenda is available in a tablet form in many
countries.

http://www.jnjaust.com.au/brands/spl...1&cid=cat20028

Of course these are not available in the US unless you order them from
another country with a large shipping charge.

http://www.splenda.com/index.jhtml

If enough people contacted Johnson & Johnson, maybe they would start
selling them here.

http://www.splenda.com/vcrc/customer...UZYK B2IIQNSC

This would be a great product for those of us who travel or just would
rather use Splenda than Equal when we eat out. Tell Johnson & Johnson
if you would like this product to be available in the US at the
regular price.

"hba1c" wrote in message
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As you may know, Splenda is available in a tablet form in many
countries.

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I didn't know, but I would also have no use for them. If I do use Splenda,
it is in cooking. Couldn't use tablets there!

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It does seem odd that they would make them in one country, but not
another. Are "tablet sweeteners" popular in the UK as packets are
here?

I personally think the packets of Splenda serve the same purpose, so
it would be hard to convince them of the the need to make both
available in the US. I think many consumers here equate "tablet" with
"medication" and that may be a drawback.

On 19 Mar 2004 11:37:49 -0800, Ryan wrote:

It does seem odd that they would make them in one country, but not
another. Are "tablet sweeteners" popular in the UK as packets are
here?

I personally think the packets of Splenda serve the same purpose, so
it would be hard to convince them of the the need to make both
available in the US. I think many consumers here equate "tablet" with
"medication" and that may be a drawback.

I'd rather have the liquid form.

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Bob in CT
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why not try stevia instead? Splenda is a sugar molecule with a chlorine
pasted on it. A tasty invention, but is it safe?

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why not try stevia instead? Splenda is a sugar molecule with a
chlorine
pasted on it. A tasty invention, but is it safe?

Stevia is herb, right, but not every herb is safe either...

Mirek

"Sonos" wrote in message
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why not try stevia instead? Splenda is a sugar molecule with a chlorine
pasted on it. A tasty invention, but is it safe?

Oh, Splenda is safe. And yet we know Stevia is not. Funny that you would
be pushing it then.

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Stevia has been used for over 1,500 years by young and old people, including
pregnant women without any report of harm to my knowledge. This alone make
me feel more comfortable using it. Sucralose is new however. Too new for me
to feel comfortable with it.

http://www.mercola.com/2000/dec/3/sucralose_dangers.htm

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On 19-Mar-2004, "Julie Bove" wrote:

And yet we know Stevia is not

How do we know that stevia is not safe?

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Bob in CT wrote in message ...
On 19 Mar 2004 11:37:49 -0800, Ryan wrote:

It does seem odd that they would make them in one country, but not
another. Are "tablet sweeteners" popular in the UK as packets are
here?

I personally think the packets of Splenda serve the same purpose, so
it would be hard to convince them of the the need to make both
available in the US. I think many consumers here equate "tablet" with
"medication" and that may be a drawback.

I'd rather have the liquid form.

I concur. I don't understand the opposition to a calorie free version
of this sweetener.