Sugar Free

What's It Wednesday #72

Clam Shell with Pearl

Whether it's by the cube or the spoonful, we all have dealt with the sweet stuff, sugar. We've known the effects it can have on our health as well as our waistlines for decades. But what to do? It's practically addictive!

Tiny Tongs for Serving

Through the years we've tried mightily to replace it with a substitute. One of the first was saccharin first produced in 1878. These miracle pills were proven to be 500x's sweeter than sugar.

Crystal

This caused its popularity to grow around the world especially after WWI. It was a money saver that only used about half as much per volume as sugar.

It's popularity heightened again in the 60's and 70's among dieters since it is a calorie free sweetener.

This adorable pocket watch shaped pill box is designed for carrying your saccharin tablets and computing the calorie conversion.

You may use it still, it's in a pink packet better known as “Sweet 'N Low”.

Revere Silver with a Tiny Bell

Through the years manufacturers made darling containers to serve and carry the tablets in a variety of materials and styles.

Crested Peacock by Florenza

The sheer volume of containers made for a product that was once pulled from the market because it was purported to cause cancer! The claim was unsubstantiated so production continues.

China Sugar Bowl and Spoon

The USDA tried to have it banned in 1972 but was unsuccessful. It is still the 3^rd largest artificial sweetener in the United States.

HOH Howard Honey Bee Pixie Jar

I saw my first saccharin saver at an antique's show in Coconut Grove.

It was this adorable little enamel bird with glass eyes by Floreza. When you lift the lid it has a magnet that holds the tiny tongs for serving the tablets. So sweet! I had to have it and the other varied forms I've run across over the years.

1902 Advertising Card

Just another piece from a by gone time when everything was made so special as to deserve its own container (and not the box or jar it came in!).

Hugs,

Patti

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