More food label fun -- Splenda is in everything too

There is a smarter way to approach more food label fun, and it starts with knowing a few key details. This guide covers them, along with tips you can apply immediately.

Key Takeaways

• img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:50%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;} So you know those Fruit2O waters that were basically double free at Jewel last week?
• I passed since they contain Sucralose (Splenda).
• Worth noting: those are NOT large packets!
• But look -- you get BOTH Sucralose AND HFCS in these.

Tips That Make a Difference

Low carb MashupDad eats Splenda products like candy, which is a story for another day -- but I've consistently hated it, so at no point consume anything with Splenda. Instead of just making the packets less sweet, they pick instead to substitute Sucralose for some of the sugar. (And now that I'm reading further, I see that the regular contains a whopping 12g sugar per packet -- ack.

And I did purchase a box of that, since I was so focused on the Splenda aspect on the other, doh.) The photo on the right is Capri Sun Roaring Waters, where you think, hey, "water," it's got to be better than their regular pouches of liquid HFCS.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Yum. 😉 I've been talking with my mom about how she lost so much weight over the past year and a half, and she attributes most of it to just reading food labels. More importantly, i'm not getting rid of existing products in my house (except maybe this Capri Sun, which is genuinely, genuinely bugging me), but am working on making better choices from here on out.

What ingredients have you been surprised by on food labels recently?

Is More Food Label Fun Worth It?

P.S. -- At no point fear, I'll still post deals on Capri Sun and Quaker low sugar oatmeal and Claussen and everything else; everyone makes their own food choices. I'm just kind of musing aloud about labels I've been surprised by and how difficult it is sometimes to make those choices, since who woulda thunk it? ...

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I save money on more food label fun?

Compare prices across a few retailers, look for active coupon codes, and time bigger buys around sales events. Instead of just making the packets less sweet, they pick instead to substitute Sucralose for some of the sugar. (And now that I'm reading further, I see that the regular contains a whopping 12g sugar per packet -- ack.

Is it worth shopping around for more food label fun?

Usually yes. And I did purchase a box of that, since I was so focused on the Splenda aspect on the other, doh.) The photo on the right is Capri Sun Roaring Waters, where you think, hey, "water," it's got to be better than their regul....

What should I check before buying?

Read the terms, confirm any code still works, and factor in shipping or returns. Yum. 😉 I've been talking with my mom about how she lost so much weight over the past year and a half, and she attributes most of it to just reading food labels.

Smart Ways to Save More on More Food Label Fun

• Leave items in your cart for a day; some stores send a follow up discount.
• Pair cashback with a coupon so you save twice on the same order.
• Stack a coupon code with an existing sale whenever the store allows it.
• Sign up for the retailer newsletter to catch first time and seasonal discounts.
• Compare the final price including shipping, not just the headline number.

Final Thoughts

Put these ideas to work and more food label fun gets a lot less expensive. Bookmark this page, check back for fresh deals, and let the savings do the talking.

Originally published at mashupmom.com.