American Culinary Federation Awards Seal Of Approval To Splenda�

AUGUSTINE, Fla., October 2, 2007--The American Culinary Federation, Inc.(ACF), the nation's largest organization of professional cooks, recently awarded its Sealof Approval to SPLENDA� No Calorie Sweetener.

SPLENDA� No Calorie Sweetener earned the federation's endorsement following extensive testing by a panel of ACF-certified chefs. Testing criteria evaluated ease of use, versatility and adaptability of product, consistency of physical properties, application of product to service procedures and, above all, flavor.

In September 2000, McNeil Nutritionals, LLC, introduced SPLENDA� No Calorie Sweetener. Just under three years later, it became the #1 no calorie sweetener in United States retail outlets. Since its launch, McNeil Nutritionals, LLC, the makers of SPLENDA� No Calorie Sweetener, has introduced innovative new products including SPLENDA� Baker's Bag, SPLENDA� Sugar Blend, SPLENDA� Brown Sugar Blend, SPLENDA� QUICK PACK� No Calorie Sweetener Pouches, SPLENDA� Flavors for Coffee, SPLENDA� FLAVOR ACCENTS� Sticks for water or tea and SPLENDA� Minis No Calorie Sweetener Tablets.

SPLENDA� No Calorie Sweetener is now offered in 65 of the top 100 food service chains nationwide, such as McDonald's, Starbucks, The Cheesecake Factory, Chick-fil-A, Dunkin' Donuts, Burger King, and Wendy's.

"With its exceptional taste, versatility and ability to infuse sweet flavor without adding all the calories of sugar, culinary professionals increasingly use SPLENDA� Sweetener Products in cooking, baking and beverages," said Calvin W. Schmidt, Worldwide Vice President, Marketing & Sales, McNeil Nutritionals, LLC. "McNeil Nutritionals, LLC is proud that SPLEND� No Calorie Sweetener has been awarded the American Culinary Federation Seal of Approval."

Launched in the 1940s, the ACF Seal of Approval program validates the product claims of manufacturers, suppliers and growers that provide real-world solutions to culinary professionals. For information on the ACF Seal of Approval program, visit www.acfchefs.org or call (800) 624-9458.

About McNeil Nutritionals
McNeil Nutritionals, LLC is a global marketer of innovative nutritional products. The company's mission is to give people the ability to actively manage their own health. McNeil Nutritionals, LLC markets SPLENDA� Sweetener Products, VIACTIV� Dietary Supplements, LACTAID� Milk and Dietary Supplements, and BENECOL� Products. McNeil Nutritionals, LLC is headquartered in Fort Washington, PA.

About the American Culinary Federation
The American Culinary Federation, Inc., established in 1929, is the premier professional organization for culinarians in America. With more than 19,000 members spanning 230 chapters nationwide, ACF is the culinary leader in offering educational resources, training, apprenticeship and accreditation. In addition, ACF operates the most comprehensive certification program for chefs in the United States. ACF is home to ACF Culinary Team USA, the official representative for the United States in major international culinary competitions, and also holds the presidium for the World Association of Chefs Societies, the largest international network of chef associations with more than 8 million members globally. For more information, please visit www.acfchefs.org.

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