[Ladysmith]

Another interesting sweetener I've discovered is Xylitol, a derivative of corn or birch.

??! Birch as in birch trees??! Does other sugar substitutes use this??

Here's why I'm stunned. During this time of weight loss, I've been having a terrible time with fragrances of any kind, to the point where I can't breathe. My doctor sent me to an allergist who determined I've got asthma. She had tested me for allergies and it turns out that besides allergies to dust mites and mold (who isn't), I'm allergic to birch trees, of all things. Since then, I've found that Slenda has been the source of my asthma - now that it's out of my system, I'm fine again. (Thank God! The three prescriptions for the asthma would have been costly!)

This is too weird! Got some serious researching to do! Thanks for that bit of info, PoisedWoman!!

[PoisedWoman]

Allergic to birch trees? How original of you. Hope you are not surrounded by them. You'd better not try Xylitol then, as they're rather unclear about the source. Splenda doesn't say anything about the source, other than "sugar," but sugar from what? One might ask about other things as well. Glad your allergy has been nipped in the bud, Ladysmith.

Best wishes for continued good health,
PW