How much is Splenda in the U.S.?

[Chopstix]

I bought a 9.7 oz bag of granular Splenda today at a health food store here. It cost me the equivalent of US$ 15.45. I wonder just how much of this is import duties and extra mark-up.

So how much does it cost in the U.S.?

 

[Otter]

I've only bought it once so far, so am not positive on the price, but it seemed like it was 6 bucks and change for the same size package you bought. Prices are usually pretty high at health food stores. Possibly someone who uses it more often than I do can give you a better idea on price.

 

[Russell]

i don't know what size i bought once, but it was in a box, and was 4.95

 

[Erik]

6 dollars seems about right.

 

[Otter]

Just received a WalMart flyer - $6.48 for the 9.7 ounce bag.

 

[kitchenelf]

I bought mine at Sam's - $6 and some change for the same size bag.

 

[scott123]

Is a 9.7 oz. bag the equivalent of 5 lb. of sugar?

 

[Russell]

Is a 9.7 oz. bag the equivalent of 5 lb. of sugar?

I don't know, but Me, You and Buckytom are all from the best State!

 

[scott123]

You from joisey? I'm from joisey

 

[Erik]

Is a 9.7 oz. bag the equivalent of 5 lb. of sugar?

Yes it sure is!!!

 

[Chopstix]

Thanks to all for the info! Gee, now I know that Splenda here is two and a half times the price in the U.S.

Scott, Erik's right. My 9.7 oz bag says that it's equivalent in sweetness to 5 pounds of sugar.

 

[scott123]

Chopstix, the company that makes splenda, tate & lyle, makes a liquid version for commercial use. It's very concentrated - 1/4 t. = 1 C.sugar equivalent. It's also calorie/carb free.

You might be able to get that in Asia - at a considerably lower cost.

 

[DampCharcoal]

Sheez! I'm gonna start dealing Splenda on the black market for that price!

 

[Chopstix]

Scott, thanks for the tip on liquid Splenda. I'll check it out here though my guts tell me I won't find it. Actually, I bought the Splenda for my mom who's a diabetic. But if the cheaper liquid version is available, I can use it for baking!

DC, I'll be your first customer in line in Asia!