Having lived in Dallas before, I was curious to learn more about this store and its ingredients. Some of their packaged foods list which AS was used, but many made locally do not. My biggest concern would be the amounts used and the bulking agents like maltodextrin, creating a txture more like sugar. Dr. Bernstein's diabetes book explains why blood sugars can spike with Splenda in packets, but not with the liquid or tablet. And some products are also listed as gluten-free, which can contain rice or corn starches. Since your cravings have lasted so long, it might be useful to ask for the amounts of anything suspicious...and stay as far away from that in the future. Thanks for posting your story.