Equal® Naturals is a great-tasting zero calorie sweetener made with Stevia Leaf Extract and Erythritol. You get the great sweet taste you love from Equal®, but now in a Stevia offering. Equal® Naturals has zero calories, no artificial ingredients, no artificial flavors and no added colors.
The ingredients in Equal® Naturals are Erythritol, Stevia Leaf Extract and Natural Flavors.
The main sweetening ingredient in Equal® Naturals Zero Calorie Sweetener is stevia leaf extract. It is blended with erythritol and natural flavors.
Stevia leaf extract, a high purity extract from the stevia plant, is a great-tasting, zero calorie sweetener that is more than 200 times sweeter than sugar. Stevia leaf extract is obtained by steeping stevia leaves in hot water to extract the sweet parts of the leaf and then processing to separate, purify and filter the extract.
Yes. Scientific research and a long history of safe use show that stevia leaf extract can be safely consumed. Beginning in 2008 in the U.S., stevia leaf extracts have been given Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) status. The FDA has reviewed the published research, listened to expert opinions and, based on the evidence, has no objections to ingredient maker determinations that stevia leaf extract is safe for use in foods and beverages.
No, the ingredients in Equal® Naturals are not organic. However, they are produced without bioengineering (non-GMO).
The processed erythritol used in Equal® Naturals is obtained through a fermentation process without bioengineering and is similar to the erythritol that occurs naturally in fruits such as pears, melons and grapes, as well as foods such as mushrooms and fermentation-derived foods such as wine, soy sauce and cheese. Its caloric value of zero calories per gram and high digestive tolerance distinguishes it from some other polyols (sugar alcohols).
The FDA has given erythritol GRAS status (Generally Recognized as Safe).
Erythritol is generally very well tolerated and does not cause the gastrointestinal distress associated with other sugar alcohols.
More information on our natural standard can be found at www.equal.com/products/equal-naturals.
More information on our ingredients can be found at www.equal.com/products/equal-naturals.
Aspartame is not an ingredient in Equal® Naturals. The ingredients in Equal® Naturals are Erythritol, Stevia Leaf Extract and Natural Flavors.
The serving size of Equal® Naturals is 1 packet (1 gram).
Each serving (packet) of Equal® Naturals is zero calories.
Each packet of Equal® Naturals contains less than 1 gram of carbohydrates.
Equal® Naturals is appropriate for individuals with diabetes. Sugar substitutes, such as Equal® Naturals, can be used to sweeten foods and drinks with less calories and carbohydrate when they replace sugar. One serving contains 0 calories and less than 1 gram of carbohydrate.
Equal® Naturals is an excellent choice for individuals with diabetes looking to replace sugar in their diet. Only a fraction of the amount of sugar is needed when using Equal® Naturals to achieve the same sweetness. Those with diabetes or concerned about glucose levels should consider the impact on their diet of other ingredients used in foods sweetened with Equal® Naturals. A food or beverage to which Equal® Naturals is added may still have calories and carbohydrates, so always check Nutrition Facts or other sources.
Yes. Equal® Naturals is gluten free and appropriate for individuals following a gluten free lifestyle.
Yes. Equal® Naturals is certified kosher Parve.
It is certified kosher by OU (Orthodox Union Kosher).
OU Kosher is the world’s largest and most widely recognized kosher certification agency, certifying more than 800,000 products in over 8,500 plants located in 100 countries around the world.
Yes, Equal® Naturals is suitable for both vegetarian and vegan diets.
Equal® Naturals is currently only available in 50 packet cartons.
Yes, Equal® Naturals is heat stable and can be used in a variety recipes.
While sugar substitutes, such as Equal® Naturals, provide sweetness, they don’t provide the bulk, tenderness and browning properties of sugar. Equal® Naturals works best in recipes where the primary role of sugar is to sweeten, such as beverages, sauces and salad dressings. Additionally, in baked goods where other ingredients provide the bulk, such as fruit pies and cheesecakes, Equal® Naturals is a great 0 calorie sweetening choice.
Equal® Naturals can be purchased at numerous grocery retailers. Please use our store locator at www.equal.com/product-locator/ to find a grocery store near you.
Equal® Naturals will soon be available for purchase by visiting www.amazon.com.
For questions about Equal® Naturals Zero Calorie Sweetener call 1-800-323-5316 or visit www.equal.com.
All Equal 0 calorie sweetener products are distributed by Merisant US Inc.
Equal Café Creamers is a line of concentrated coffee creamers that delivers great flavor and sweetness with just 10 calories per ½ teaspoon serving.
Equal Café Creamers come in 5 different flavors: Original, Vanilla, Mocha, Hazelnut and Caramel Macchiato.
Equal Café Creamers contain cream (milk).
Each serving is ½ teaspoon (2mL).
Each bottle of Equal Café Creamers contains 24 servings.
Each ½ teaspoon serving of Equal Café Creamers contains 10 calories.
Each ½ teaspoon serving of Equal Café Creamers contains less than 1 gram of carbohydrates.
Each ½ teaspoon serving of Equal Café Creamers contains 0.5 grams of fat.
No, Equal Café Creamers are not made with Non-GMO ingredients.
No. Equal Café Creamers do not need refrigeration after opening. We recommend using the product within 30 days after opening.
Yes. Equal Café Creamers are suitable for individuals with diabetes.
Those with diabetes or concerned about glucose levels should consider the impact on their diet of other products to which Equal Café Creamers are added. A beverage containing Equal Café Creamer may still have calories and carbohydrates, so always check Nutrition Facts or other sources.
Yes. Equal Café Creamers are gluten free and appropriate for individuals following a gluten-free lifestyle.
Equal Café Creamers are Kosher Dairy by OU (Orthodox Union Kosher).
Equal Café Creamers are delicious in both hot and cold beverages.
Equal Café Creamers are currently available at Walmart stores nationwide.
For questions about Equal Café Creamers call 1-800-323-5316.
Equal Packets contain dextrose with maltodextrin, aspartame, and acesulfame potassium.
Equal Spoonful contains maltodextrin, aspartame, and acesulfame potassium.
Equal Tablets contain lactose (from milk), aspartame, acesulfame potassium,
cellulose gum, and calcium stearate.
Ingredient Glossary:
- Aspartame: Sweetening ingredient 200 times sweeter than sugar
- Acesulfame potassium: Sweetening ingredient 200 times sweeter than sugar
- Calcium stearate: Helps release Equal Tablets from their mold during manufacturing
- Cellulose gum: Adds texture and volume to Equal Tablets
- Dextrose and maltodextrin: Carbohydrates derived from corn and used as “bulking agents” to dilute very potent sweeteners and make Equal Sweetener products measurable for consumers
- Lactose: “Bulking agent” used to dilute the very concentrated sweeteners in Equal Tablets
Aspartame is a dipeptide composed of two amino acids – aspartic acid and the methyl ester of phenylalanine. The components of aspartame are similar to those found in everyday foods such as meat, milk, fruits and vegetables. Aspartame is 200 times sweeter than sugar.
Yes, Equal 0 calorie sweetener products are safe. Aspartame and acesulfame potassium, the sweetening ingredients in Equal 0 calorie sweetener products have been tested broadly. The safety of these sweetening ingredients have been confirmed by more than 200 studies conducted over three decades and confirmed by numerous international bodies including the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Health Canada, and the European Food Safety Authority, as well as by experts with the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization and World Health Organization.
There are 0 calories in a serving of Equal 0 calorie sweetener products.
There is less than 1 gram of carbohydrate in a serving of Equal Packets and 0 grams of carbohydrate in a serving of Equal Spoonful and Equal Tablets.
Each Equal Packet is as sweet as 2 teaspoons of sugar. Equal Spoonful measures just like sugar—1 teaspoon of Equal Spoonful is as sweet as 1 teaspoon of sugar. Each Equal Tablet is as sweet as 1 teaspoon of sugar.
Yes, Equal packets and Equal Spoonful can be used in a variety of recipes. While sugar substitutes, such as Equal, provide sweetness, they don’t provide the bulk, tenderness and browning properties of sugar. Equal O calorie sweetener products work best in recipes where the primary role of sugar is to sweeten, such as in beverages, sauces and salad dressings. Additionally, in baked goods where other ingredients provide the bulk, such as fruit pies and cheesecakes, Equal is a great 0 calorie sweetening choice.
Click here to search for a wide variety of Equal recipes.
Yes, Equal 0 calorie sweetener products can be useful in a diet of individuals with diabetes. Sugar substitutes, such as Equal, can be used to sweeten foods and drinks with less calories and carbohydrates when they replace sugar. One serving of Equal contains 0 calories and less than one gram of carbohydrate.
Those with diabetes or concerned about glucose levels should consider the impact on their diet of other ingredients used in foods sweetened with Equal. A food or beverage containing Equal 0 calorie sweetener may still have calories and carbohydrates, so always check the Nutrition Facts panel or other sources.
Yes, Equal 0 calorie sweetener products are gluten free and appropriate for use by individuals following a gluten free lifestyle.
Yes, Equal 0 calorie sweetener products are certified kosher by Orthodox Union Kosher. Equal packets and Equal Spoonful are Kosher parve and Equal tablets are Kosher dairy.
Equal 0 calorie sweetener products have an indefinite shelf life if stored away from heat and humidity. To ensure the highest quality product, Equal products are now produced with a “Best Buy” date stamped on the box or container.
A coupon is available for download here.
Equal is manufactured by Merisant US Inc.
Call toll-free 800-323-5316 or write to Equal Consumer Affairs, Box 1280, South Bend, IN 46624-1280.