NECTRESSE SWEETENER

We had seen the press release for a new natural no calorie sweetener. No where on the web site did it say it was kosher. We forgot about it. Then, one day we saw a box in the supermarket. It was certified OU and Pareve.

We tried it. We liked it. We found that it does the job and does it well. It has a very natural taste and no cloying after taste. We say: Bravo!

Here is the company’s FAQ:

What is NECTRESSE™ Natural No Calorie Sweetener?
NECTRESSE™ Natural No Calorie Sweetener is a novel sweetener made from the goodness of real fruit, naturally sweet monk fruit extract. Monk fruit is hand-picked in remote mountain regions and has been cultivated for hundreds of years.
To create NECTRESSE™ Sweetener, we combined deliciously sweet monk fruit extract with the perfect blend of other natural sweeteners to bring you the rich sweet taste of sugar without all the calories.
What is erythritol?
Erythritol is an all-natural, sugar alcohol that is naturally fermented from sugars and is found in many vegetables and fruits. Erythritol contributes zero calories per serving of NECTRESSE™ Sweetener. Consuming erythritol from NECTRESSE™ Sweetener is not expected to result in laxative or other gastrointestinal effects that are known to sometimes occur with other sugar alcohols.
What is the difference between natural and artificial sweeteners?
McNeil Nutritionals, LLC, the maker of SPLENDA® Sweeteners, is proud to introduce NECTRESSE™ Natural No Calorie Sweetener for those seeking a lower calorie alternative to sugar with the great taste you have come to expect from the SPLENDA® Brand. Both the natural and artificial no calorie sweeteners that have been approved for use in the US are safe for use as sweetening ingredients. Additionally both natural and artificial no calorie sweeteners are a delicious way to enjoy sweetness without all of the calories from sugar.

Sucralose, the sweetening ingredient in all SPLENDA® Sweetener Products, has been the subject of extensive safety testing, with more than 20 years of research and over 110 scientific studies.

Monk Fruit Extract, the main sweetening ingredient in our new NECTRESSE™ Natural No Calorie Sweetener, is an extract of a fruit that has been cultivated and consumed for centuries. Monk Fruit Extract is considered generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for use in food by food safety experts. For those seeking a lower calorie alternative to sugar, NECTRESSE™ Natural No Calorie Sweetener is an excellent choice. For many people, it really comes down to personal preference as to which sweetener to use.
Does NECTRESSE™ Natural No Calorie Sweetener really have zero calories?
Monk Fruit Extract is about 150X sweeter than sugar and contributes zero calories per serving to NECTRESSE™ Natural No Calorie Sweetener. Like other no-calorie sweeteners, NECTRESSE™ Sweetener contains a small amount of carbohydrate (1-2 grams per serving) from other food ingredients to provide needed volume and texture. These food ingredients, which include small amounts of erythritol, sugar, and molasses, contribute so few calories per serving that NECTRESSE™ Natural No Calorie Sweetener Products meet the FDA’s criteria for no-calorie foods (<5 calories/serving).
Is NECTRESSE™ Natural No Calorie Sweetener gluten-free?
NECTRESSE™ No Calorie Sweetener does not include any gluten containing ingredients.
Is there SPLENDA® Brand Sweetener in NECTRESSE™ Natural No Calorie Sweetener?
No, NECTRESSE™ Natural No Calorie Sweetener does not contain SPLENDA® Brand Sweetener (sucralose); NECTRESSE™ Sweetener gets its delicious no calorie sweetness from Monk Fruit Extract, the natural sweetener made from the goodness of real fruit. Monk Fruit Extract is an exciting new 100% natural sweetening ingredient that is about 150X sweeter than sugar, and contributes zero calories per serving to NECTRESSE™ Natural No Calorie Sweetener
How sweet is NECTRESSE™ Natural No Calorie Sweetener?
NECTRESSE™ Natural No Calorie Sweetener is more concentrated in sweetness than sugar, so a little goes a long way.
¼ teaspoon of NECTRESSE™ Sweetener is equal to the sweetness of 1 teaspoon of sugar
1 packet of NECTRESSE™ Sweetener is equal to the sweetness of 2 teaspoons of sugar