i read white stevia is no better then aritficial sweetners....can anyone please elaborate on that? i'm so confused!
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It's plant based and not artificial ingredients so I would say it's safer than the man made stuff. It's all natural and plant based totally.
1543321
It's made from an herb. Artificial sweeteners need to be made in a lab. Consider this: Japan does not use Aspartame or Sucralose in their soft drinks. But they do use stevia. I have been using stevia for years. Aspartame gave me headaches and the sucralose caused cravings for sweets. Just try it and see. You can contact the company to see how the stevia powder is processed. I use NOW or BulkSupplements and have confidence in both companies.
1847004
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.
1651261
EXACTLY! This is Dextrose In The Raw. Using up-to 10% stevia does NOT make it stevia in the raw. Rather, this company uses it's marketing to LIE to the public about it's product which is at least 90% DEXTROSE a cheap sweetener -but they charge you BIG don't they? YES this is an expensive rip-off using an ingredient that is barely in the product you are consuming.
1315114
I want to clarify that the primary sweetener is Maltodextrin. It is a starch and sugar free. Stevia is also used. We're in the process of having the label updated to reflect this and in the meantime wish to post our reply here to help eliminate any confusion. Sincerely,Ann Parker
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We just called the company. According to their customer service rep, this stevia has ALWAYS had maltodextrin in it. He said that it's just residue from the machinery. He refused to comment on why they're suddenly including it on their labels or why their label used to guarantee no additional ingredients if it had maltodextrin. Then he invited us to buy from someone else if we don't like it. So we are.
2265549
I was wondering the same thing... I always make an effort to take in as littl sugar as possible and this product is very sweet tasting. I loved it but i didnt buy it again because it is a mystery as to how much sugar i am consuming.... i even looked online and at the website; found ZERO info.
648306
Think it's the most cost effective. Ever since Stevia was brought to public attention, numerous companies have jumped into the market and have added all kind of unnecessary ingredients into their products. This product only adds inulin, which is fine. If you find other products that are less expensive but have ingredients other than Stevia and inulin, I'd recommend you don't buy it. Hope this helps.
1216863
Stevia has an aftertaste to me. Swerve does not. It tastes just like sugar to me.
683273
The only sugar I see in the ingrediant list is cane juice which is natural. I am sensative to artificial sugar, i can taste it pretty fast and I dont notice any bad weird articial sugars. However the only ingrediant that potentially is concerning for you would be Rebaudioside A since it is one of the components extracted from Stevia, but stevia is a natural low calorie sugar extracted from a plant, not a fake sugar so I am not sure how it would effect you. Hope this helps. Maybe do some research into Rebaudioside A.
812042
I prefer the liquid stevia when using it for iced tea, sweetening my plain yogurt, etc., because powder is harder to dissolve in cold food and beverages. I have tried various powder and liquid brands and by far like the Sweet Leaf liquid the very best. Also, some powdered versions can have other ingredients added along with an anti-caking additive.
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No I do not know, but what I do know is that it is not what is claims to be, which is 100% pure. Having tasted pure Stevia, this is a poor imitation. It has fillers in it, but just what they are is unknown.
2219039
Short answer is YES! Long answer is you might have to experiment with how many pkgs to use to suit your own tastes. I must say I have now been a long time user of Stevia in the Raw and I couldn't feel better since I began using it. I am pre diabetic and it has balanced my sugar out so much that I no longer have to use my diabetes pills. It is a GREAT product. However that endorse only goes for the Raw kind. Hope this has helped. Rose
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dear constance and amazon: thank you for contacting us about the now foods, certified organic stevia extract 8oz., non-bitter stevia (meaning that in the past there was a little bit of a bitter after taste, currently non-bitter is not displayed on the label anymore) was the previous version of what is now called "better stevia which is a better and improved certified organic formula. we are glad to help, you may also get your technical questions answerd by calling the manufacturer "now foods" at 1(888)669-3663, press #5 and live help will be at your service. we hope to hear from you in near future. best regards esbca team
497130
I was under the impression they did not use a Sugar sub like Splenda. Splenda is so very bad for us humans ! One more thing I was thinking. It is poor practice to not include all the calories in each bar. Regardless of recipe, amounts vary depending on which flavor you are enjoying. Some folks need and or have to include every calorie they consume, document and be held accountable. Thanks
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I had the Rocky Road because someone said it was one of the best tasting ones, but I have to disagree. I haven't tried any others so I'm not sure if they all have the same artificial taste. It's like the artificial sweeteners taste that I can't stand. I'm not a fan at all!!
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i used to work in a food lab and have done a lot of work with taste masking stevia. there are different grades of Reb-A (The sweet component of stevia). the 97% purity has more aftertaste (due to the impurities). the 99% purity is much better and has A LOT less aftertaste.
1065802
It isn't Stevia. It is a partial extract from the Stevia Leaf mixed with Maltodextrin which is misleading at best. You are much better of getting real Stevia.