Q&V Cola (1994-2002): A line of generic, house-brand cola, sold by the Phar-Mor chain of drugstores. Available in regular, diet, and caffeine-free diet (seen below), the latter two made with Nutrasweet, as was the style at the time. "Q&V" stood for "Quality & Value"
May 19, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Q&V Cola (1994-2002): A line of generic, house-brand cola, sold by the Phar-Mor chain of drugstores. Available in regular, diet, and caffeine-free diet (seen below), the latter two made with Nutrasweet, as was the style at the time. "Q&V" stood for "Quality & Value"
Count Chocula Double Fudge Pops (1994-circa 1996): The iconic "spooky" cereal mascot got in on the frozen treat game, with these double-fudge, "frozen dairy desserts" on a stick. They were low-fat (as was the style at the time), and sugar-free, sweetened with NutraSweet
March 5, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Count Chocula Double Fudge Pops (1994-circa 1996): The iconic "spooky" cereal mascot got in on the frozen treat game, with these double-fudge, "frozen dairy desserts" on a stick. They were low-fat (as was the style at the time), and sugar-free, sweetened with NutraSweet
Simple Pleasures (1990-circa 1995): A fat-free frozen dairy dessert, made with Simplesse, a blended egg white/milk protein fat substitute. There was also a Light version, which was fat-free AND sugar-free (using NutraSweet). Flavors included chocolate, toffee, vanilla fudge, rum raisin, and peach
January 2, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Simple Pleasures (1990-circa 1995): A fat-free frozen dairy dessert, made with Simplesse, a blended egg white/milk protein fat substitute. There was also a Light version, which was fat-free AND sugar-free (using NutraSweet). Flavors included chocolate, toffee, vanilla fudge, rum raisin, and peach
Welch’s No Sugar Added Juice Cocktails (1987-circa 1992): A line of frozen juice cocktail concentrates, made with NutraSweet. Available in flavors such as Grape, Cranberry, and Apple-White Grape
April 6, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Welch’s No Sugar Added Juice Cocktails (1987-circa 1992): A line of frozen juice cocktail concentrates, made with NutraSweet. Available in flavors such as Grape, Cranberry, and Apple-White Grape
By late 1992, Sugar DeLight was being phased out, and a NEW sugar substitute was being pushed, NutraSweet Spoonful,which offered a sweetness equal to sugar, with almost identical texture but with only 2 calories
March 3, 2026 at 6:56 PM
By late 1992, Sugar DeLight was being phased out, and a NEW sugar substitute was being pushed, NutraSweet Spoonful,which offered a sweetness equal to sugar, with almost identical texture but with only 2 calories
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Exclaim Cola (1994-2002): The house-brand of cola sold by Ames, the department store chain. Available in regular or diet, which was made with NutraSweet, as was the style at the time
June 29, 2026 at 1:48 PM
Exclaim Cola (1994-2002): The house-brand of cola sold by Ames, the department store chain. Available in regular or diet, which was made with NutraSweet, as was the style at the time
still reeling over this bizarre NutraSweet Christmas commercial from 1986 that we watched last night that had so much bizarre sexual tension where for a moment I legit thought Santa Claus was going to fuck this guy in this diner all while Randy Newman is singing about giving him something sweet
December 18, 2025 at 2:11 AM
still reeling over this bizarre NutraSweet Christmas commercial from 1986 that we watched last night that had so much bizarre sexual tension where for a moment I legit thought Santa Claus was going to fuck this guy in this diner all while Randy Newman is singing about giving him something sweet
Halfsies (1979-1984): In response to public grumbling about too much sugar in cereals, Quaker released this cereal which boasted "Half the sugar of most sweetened cereals," and made use of Nutrasweet to make up the difference. Featured the mascot, The King of the Land of Half
October 2, 2023 at 11:35 AM
Halfsies (1979-1984): In response to public grumbling about too much sugar in cereals, Quaker released this cereal which boasted "Half the sugar of most sweetened cereals," and made use of Nutrasweet to make up the difference. Featured the mascot, The King of the Land of Half
Sugar DeLight (1989-circa 1993): A blend of 99% granulated sugar and 1% Aspartame, marketed as a "lighter" option. Released by the NutraSweet Company as part of a new wave of artificial sweeteners. Most remembered for a series of Bill Plympton-directed ads
March 3, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Sugar DeLight (1989-circa 1993): A blend of 99% granulated sugar and 1% Aspartame, marketed as a "lighter" option. Released by the NutraSweet Company as part of a new wave of artificial sweeteners. Most remembered for a series of Bill Plympton-directed ads
Superman Hot Cocoa (1983-1986): A line of powdered hot cocoa mix from Heinz, featuring the Man of Steel. Packages promoted the Super Powers toy line, and other DC-branded merch. Sold in packets and canisters, and available in a sugar-free version, which was of course made with NutraSweet
April 21, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Superman Hot Cocoa (1983-1986): A line of powdered hot cocoa mix from Heinz, featuring the Man of Steel. Packages promoted the Super Powers toy line, and other DC-branded merch. Sold in packets and canisters, and available in a sugar-free version, which was of course made with NutraSweet
Quest Sparkling Water (circa 1989-circa 1999): A line of sweetened seltzer, made with sparkling spring water and Nutrasweet. It was available in four flavors, including raspberry and black cherry. It was sold only in cans at first, then later in clear bottles.
November 21, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Quest Sparkling Water (circa 1989-circa 1999): A line of sweetened seltzer, made with sparkling spring water and Nutrasweet. It was available in four flavors, including raspberry and black cherry. It was sold only in cans at first, then later in clear bottles.
Borden Bugs Bunny & Pals Drink Mix(1986-1988): A line of powdered, fruit-flavored drink mixes, marketed with an array of Looney Tunes characters. Flavors included Bug Bunny Tropical Punch, Daffy Duck Cherry, Tweety Lemonade, Sylvester Grape, and Porky Pig Berry Punch. Also available with NutraSweet
July 9, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Borden Bugs Bunny & Pals Drink Mix(1986-1988): A line of powdered, fruit-flavored drink mixes, marketed with an array of Looney Tunes characters. Flavors included Bug Bunny Tropical Punch, Daffy Duck Cherry, Tweety Lemonade, Sylvester Grape, and Porky Pig Berry Punch. Also available with NutraSweet