Has anybody tried Stevia to compare sweetness test? Have used this and baked with it for 10yrs now. No high and low sugar spikes
193954
Stevia is probably the best sweetener there is as far as health is concerned. It's all I'd use if I didn't dislike the aftertaste. If you're happy with it, you should definitely stick with it.
193955
Are you aware that Stevia is truly a HIGHLY PROCESSED food and is NOT what the industry is making it out to be???
193956
I have tried Stevia, but it tastes a little too sweet for me. I prefer the Organic Coconut Palm Sugar, because there is no after taste and no sugar spikes. It is low glycemic and absorbs slowly. I made cookies with this and the sweetness is just right.
193957
If you are going to use Stevia, it is best to make your own by harvesting the Plant. Muddle a few Stevia leaves and you will have sweetener.
705592
Everyone's metabolism is different. There is no sugar listed in the ingredients. I like this product because it doesn't give me any kind of jitters or shakiness. Hope this helps.
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I did not find it as sweet as white sugar, it was more in line with a subtle brown sugar replacement in terms of sweetness. For instance, you probably wouldn't want to put this in iced sweet tea, the flavors do not reflect what the same tea would taste like & the level of sweetness for the same amount of white granulated sugar. Once when making cookies, I thought the dough was not quite sweet enough, I added about a teaspoon of agave & that lent enough sweetness for the cookie recipe I was replicating. I would try a little 'trial & error' with this item for sweetness, make a much smaller batch to try it out & see how the sweetness level compares for you. I did not find it as sweet as white sugar, it was more in line with a subtle brown sugar replacement in terms of sweetness. For instance, you probably wouldn't want to put this in iced sweet tea, the flavors do not reflect what the same tea would taste like & the level of sweetness for the same amount of white granulated sugar. Once when making cookies, I thought the dough was not quite sweet enough, I added about a teaspoon of agave & that lent enough sweetness for the cookie recipe I was replicating. I would try a little 'trial & error' with this item for sweetness, make a much smaller... » Read More I did not find it as sweet as white sugar, it was more in line with a subtle brown sugar replacement in terms of sweetness. For instance, you probably wouldn't want to put this in iced sweet tea, the flavors do not reflect what the same tea would taste like & the level of sweetness for the same amount of white granulated sugar. Once when making cookies, I thought the dough was not quite sweet enough, I added about a teaspoon of agave & that lent enough sweetness for the cookie recipe I was replicating. I would try a little 'trial & error' with this item for sweetness, make a much smaller batch to try it out & see how the sweetness level compares for you. « Show Less
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This is a good question. Sugar has a glue like quality in baking. I have used it in bakin and it kind of worked, but didn't get the same texture. Regarding the taste: if you like the stevia flavor, you will like it cooked. If you don't, you will not. I use stevia for cranbery sauce and love it for example. If this is your first time working with stevia, try the flavor in a coffe first. I hope this helps. Oh, but this is the sweetest stevis out there. Very good quality. You will only need a tiny bit.
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Be sure to use Non-Bitter Stevia, not the regular. Huge difference in taste! We use NuStevia brand, and have had no issues with a bitter after-taste. DGB
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I know the question is old (over a year), but I wanted to put my 2 cents worth in. I saw this question since I was looking up the product, as I had purchased it and noticed that artificial sweetener aftertaste, to which I am very sensitive to. I can't stand ANY artificial sweeteners... and yes, I can taste it in this product. Once I use the box up, not buying it again.
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If you check the labels on Splenda or Equal or other Stevia brands you'll find that all the good-tasting artificial sweeteners include a tiny amount of sugar in some form or another. You avoid much larger intake of sugar using these sweeteners over sugar or honey, but it doesn't drop down to 0.I have no problem with that.
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I never tried Swerve or Splenda. The only other non-sugar sweetener I've used is Stevia, which is fine, but can be bitter if you use too much. This measures like sugar.
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I have had my usual Now brand on the shelf for a year and no problems. Just keep your bag sealed or put it in a storage container. CAUTION: if you have dogs, this is lethal so keep it put up out of their reach. It passes through human bodies unabsorbed which is similar to how the gas medicine simethicone works. It does not spike my glucose levels and has the least net carb effect of any sugar alcohol and less gastrointestinal upset risk than xylitol. I have used it in baking, ice cream making and beverages just fine. You will have to play with texture (dissolving the crystals may need some help or pulverize them in a blender, etc...) or amounts. It is considered to be 70% as sweet as table sugar but we find it can actually taste sweeter to us but then we are on ketogenic dietary protocols to control my diabetes and when you get sugar and excess carbs out of your system everything tastes sweeter, more intense, cleaner and absolutely delightful.
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I drink Glucerna daily. I'm not diabetic but I do watch my sugar intake and this product satisfies my "sweet tooth". I love it and my husband is a diabetic and he likes the strawberry. Homemade vanilla for me always!!!!!
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I don't seem to find there is an aftertaste. I've been using stevia for a while though so I may be used to it. However, my family liked them too :)
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I got.the chocolate I think the vanilla would be better. I woud try the Plain maybe better looks like it doesn't have stevia. Normally i might put a banana in or dates but it taste bad with the stevia.
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In a hour as I am not home right now so stay tun. I will tell you this however, it is sugarless. As you know it is sweetened with stevia and by far stevia is the best sugarless sweetener I have ever tasted!
1494952
I agree with Northernliving. NuNaturals stevia was my favorite, before they changed their formula, and I've tried many, including this one since. Nothing I have tried has compared to NuNaturals' old formula. This one is okay, but takes more to sweeten and isn't as good in my opinion. Good luck!
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If you go to the manufacturer's website (stevitastevia.com) there is a link at the bottom of the page to get help. I'm sure they will be glad to answer any questions you might have. They seem to be very conscientious and transparent about their products. I like their Simply-Stevia product because it is one of the very few stevia products that has no added ingredients. Once you get used to the TINY amount required to sweeten things, it works very well, and the small container is quite portable. For baking, the spoonable is probably more suitable.
59912
You can bake with it, but use much less than you would of sugar. See conversion chart at cooking with stevia dot com.
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I too was a little worried about the sugar content. I have been using coconut water instead of the sugar water mix and it is much less sweet. I do alternate between the two as the grains really feed better on the sugar. My grains have been multiplying like crazy so they must be happy!