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This invention relates to a low calorie, palatable fiber-containing, sugar substitute composition suitable for use as a substitute for table sugar (for use on cereals, fruits, in hot or iced tea and coffee, etc.) and in the preparation of baked foods and other prepared solid and semi-solid foods.

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1. A method of preparing a comestible comprising the step of incorporating within said comestible a table sugar substitute comprising inulin and a high intensity sweetener, wherein said table sugar substitute has a bulk density from about 0.3 g/ml to about 0.8 g/ml. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein

1. A method of preparing a comestible comprising the step of incorporating within said comestible a table sugar substitute comprising inulin and a high intensity sweetener, wherein said table sugar substitute has a bulk density from about 0.3 g/ml to about 0.8 g/ml. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein said comestible is selected from the group consisting of an ice cream, a marshmallow, a cookie, a cake, a brownie, a coffee, a tea, a cereal, and a fruit. 3. The method of claim 1, wherein said table sugar substitute comprises a bulking agent. 4. The method of claim 3, wherein said bulking agent is selected from the group consisting of maltodextrin, polydextrose, and an oligosaccharide. 5. The method of claim 1, wherein said high intensity sweetener is sucralose. 6. A method of making a table sugar substitute comprising the step of combining inulin and a high intensity sweetener, wherein said table sugar substitute has a bulk density from about 0.3 g/ml to about 0.8 g/ml. 7. The method of claim 6, wherein said table sugar substitute comprises a bulking agent. 8. The method of claim 7, wherein said bulking agent is selected from the group consisting of maltodextrin, polydextrose and an oligosaccharide. 9. The method of claim 6, wherein said high intensity sweetener is sucralose.