What is the difference between Better Stevia versus Stevia Glycerate? They seem to be interchangeable in the picture above, but I want to be sure.
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I think they are the same. These bottles are difficult to use. It's easy to get way too much. I transfer it to a smaller dropper bottle.
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The Stevia Glycerite has no alcohol and no bitter after taste like most sweeteners though a few have reported very slight taste but not enough to dump it. To me the Better Stevia has a strong bitter taste whether it's used in tea and or coffee. In fact to me it's the same as using the pink, blue and yellow envelopes. I gave the Better Stevia and all the other brands I tried (powder & liquid) away. The Glycerite I bought came with a dropper and it only took 1 or 2 tries to get control of it's use. I was told that the Glycerite also comes flavored, one of which is raspberry but I haven't found it online yet. I'd like to see if I can get good raspberry iced tea flavor without it being too sweet.
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Some of the answers above are wrong because you can Better Stevia Gylcerate in both alcohol and non alcohol, and you can get the original Stevia Glycerate in alcohol and non alcohol, so the difference between the better and the original is not Alcohol. Unless Amazon has a description problem.
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A glycerite is a tincture of an herb and glycerol, a type of sugar alcohol. The use of glycerol prevents tannins from the herb getting into the tincture, which results in less bitter taste. Glycerites are also thicker than tinctures made with pure alcohol.
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The Stevia Glycerite has no alcohol and no bitter after taste like most sweeteners though a few have reported very slight taste but not enough to dump it. To me the Better Stevia has a strong bitter taste whether it's used in tea and or coffee. In fact to me it's the same as using the pink, blue and yellow envelopes. I gave the Better Stevia and all the other brands I tried (powder & liquid) away. The Glycerite I bought came with a dropper and it only took 1 or 2 tries to get control of it's use. I was told that the Glycerite also comes flavored, one of which is raspberry but I haven't found it online yet. I'd like to see if I can get good raspberry iced tea flavor without it being too sweet. The Stevia Glycerite has no alcohol and no bitter after taste like most sweeteners though a few have reported very slight taste but not enough to dump it. To me the Better Stevia has a strong bitter taste whether it's used in tea and or coffee. In fact to me it's the same as using the pink, blue and yellow envelopes. I gave the Better Stevia and all the other brands I tried (powder & liquid) away. The Glycerite I bought came with a dropper and it only took 1 or 2 tries to get control of it's use. I was told that the Glycerite also comes flavored, one of which is raspberry but I... » Read More The Stevia Glycerite has no alcohol and no bitter after taste like most sweeteners though a few have reported very slight taste but not enough to dump it. To me the Better Stevia has a strong bitter taste whether it's used in tea and or coffee. In fact to me it's the same as using the pink, blue and yellow envelopes. I gave the Better Stevia and all the other brands I tried (powder & liquid) away. The Glycerite I bought came with a dropper and it only took 1 or 2 tries to get control of it's use. I was told that the Glycerite also comes flavored, one of which is raspberry but I haven't found it online yet. I'd like to see if I can get good raspberry iced tea flavor without it being too sweet. « Show Less
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The difference from what I researched, is when it says, "Glycerate" it's made with vegetable glycerin. That is why it is so thick.
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I asked this same question! I just found out that glycerite is used, instead of alcohol, to extract the sweetness from the plant. As a result, the glycerite has no "sugar alcohols," which seem to affect some diabetics' blood sugar levels, but not all. So in the end, if you're not diabetic, and you have no aversion to the alcohol extraction method, either is fine. I personally think the glycerite is easier to work with because I over-spill the original often because it's so thin and the bottle isn't conducive to pouring.
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Agave is worse than sugar? Where on earth did you research your nutrition information?The only sugar it's worse than is alternative ones, like coconut sugar, which are so much healthier compared to refined sugar. The fact that people (and companies) still use refined (white) sugar when so many healthier alternatives are widely available is pretty abhorrent. I for one am thankful this uses agave over regular cane sugar like so many (organic) products do.
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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.
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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.
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It has a different taste than the NOW stevia. I think now has more of an aftertaste. I had to adjust. I buy both and use differently. Mood and Mind is more cost effective. Use M&M; in food, and NOW in drinks. I use a lot of stevia.
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The packets do not look like that. They have "YES!" on the front and say Stevia Sweetner. I assume it is the same, but not sure. After I use up 1,000 packets, I will buy at Target or WallMart.
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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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Honestly... cant address full ingredient differences, but Ive used Many kinds including Gatorade... they all do a good job. I use Emergen-C as my primary electrolyte supplement now for one reason... no Sugar. That is a huge issue for maintaining body weight !
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You're welcome! Let me know if there's a different kind of stevia you are looking for. I have access to a lot more stevias than what I currently have in my store.
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To me, erythritol tastes just like sugar, and I am quite picky with my tea sweetener. I do not like truvia....and I can tell if it is in anything. I cannot taste erythritol. I know people vary greatly in this though.
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I found that the liquid Stevia is not nearly as bitter as the powered Stevia. I really like the fact I can control the amount of sweetener I put in my drinks. I hope this helps.
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I am not sure. This stevia is much fluffier then the KAL I usually use. The jury is still out if I would ever buy it again. The cost is much better but like you I was wondering what the other 10% is and I can't seem to find an answer. Would really like to know too. Sorry I can't be more help.
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Agave is lower glycemic, but it's still a form of sugar, and if you're diabetic or sensitive to sugar this isn't a good choice. the label "sugar free" isn't accurate. some products will say "refined sugar free", which is more accurate.
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sierra-I am using the better stevia and the label is a green color(marked better stevia and not the same label as you are showing. I think you are showing stevia extract and not better stevia. hope this helps your question to be resolved. the better stevia works very well for me with no bitter aftertaste.
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I've been able to get a few cans without stevia, but assumed that they were older cans, produced prior to the stevia version. I've been searching all local health food stores and buying what I can of it. If you are right and there are new ones without stevia, that would be wonderful.I've been taking some comfort in the knowledge that the flavors I've enjoyed most are available in an unsweetened version so that I can add my own sugar or agave.
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I am not a supplier, but another consumer who purchased this product. And, no, it is not "Stevia In The Raw." The product you will receive in the mail is called: "Yes!" a stevia sweetner. The ingredients seem to be the same: dextrose, stevia leaf extract, and natural flavoring. But, like I said, this is not the original, "Stevia In The Raw." I though, personally, think it tastes better than Stevia In The Raw.
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Yes. The measurments are different that sugar. There are cookbooks on how to use it. I have found liquid stevia tastes better in some things than the powdered stevia, but stevia doesn't taste good in all things. You have to experiment.