Jeeze, your post got me thinking as your posts usually do. I remember those days very well! My mum made the big switch to no sugar Kool Aid , cuz it was better for us, but then suddenly we were all gonna die. It made such an impression that I was stunned to learn (most likely from this list) that cyclamates are still available from Canada.

Another thought. We boomers like to talk (ok brag) about how soda was used as a treat during our childhood, but do you remember making Kool Aid with your own sugar? It was one big heap of sugar! Maybe we weren't so superior after all, ur um, well at least we had superior metal ice cub trays with their lovely cubes.