Description
Canderel Tablets are low-calorie artificial sweeteners used as a sugar substitute. They provide sweetness similar to sugar but with fewer calories, making them suitable for people managing weight, diabetes, or calorie intake. Each tablet sweetens like a teaspoon of sugar but contributes almost no calories.
Prescription
Therapeutic Category
- Non-nutritive sweetener / Sugar substitute
Active Ingredients/Composition
Each tablet typically contains:
- Aspartame – approximately 18 mg (main sweetening agent)
Acesulfame K (Potassium Acesulfame) – enhances sweetness and stability
- Lactose, cellulose, and flavoring agents as excipients
Vitamins
Minerals
Variant
- Canderel 105 Tablets (standard pack)
- Other variants include:
- Canderel 300 Tablets (Dispenser Pack)
- Canderel Granules
- Canderel Stevia Tablets or Granules
Consume Type
- Oral (tablets to dissolve)
- Can be used to sweeten hot or cold drinks such as tea, coffee, or juice
Directions/Usage
- Use 1 tablet per cup or glass of beverage (equivalent to about 1 teaspoon of sugar).
- Adjust number of tablets according to desired sweetness.
- Suitable for daily use by diabetics or calorie-conscious individuals.
- Not suitable for cooking at high temperatures—for baking, use Canderel Granules instead.
Common Side Effects
Generally safe when used within recommended amounts. However, some people may experience:
- Mild digestive discomfort (rare)
Headache or sensitivity to aspartame (in sensitive individuals)
- Not suitable for people with phenylketonuria (PKU), as aspartame contains phenylalanine
Package Type
- Compact dispenser pack containing 105 tablets
- Portable and easy to use
Storage Advice
- Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place.
- Keep away from moisture and direct sunlight.
- Close dispenser tightly after each use.
Safety Advice
- Safe for diabetics when used as directed.
- Not suitable for PKU patients (contains phenylalanine).
- Avoid excessive use; maintain within acceptable daily intake (ADI) levels.
- Safe for adults and children (under supervision).
Product Substitutes
- Equal Tablets
- Sweetex Tablets
- Hermesetas Mini Sweeteners
- Stevia-based sweeteners (e.g., Truvia, Canderel Stevia)
Manufacturer/Marketer
- Canderel® is manufactured and marketed by Merisant Company, a global leader in low-calorie sweeteners.
Country of Origin
- France (product of Merisant France SAS)
- Marketed globally, including in the UK, Europe, and Africa.
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