equivalency to sugar?
1977428
I would have to say, I can not rely on just stevia to sweeten my coffee. But since most coffee creamers are sweet, I have no problem in that sense. But if ever I use it on plain coffee creamer, I seem to find myself adding some sugar. If you rely on just stevia, it will definitely turn bitter before you reach the desired sweet taste. But this is just my point of view.
1977429
My answer is actually in the 'comment' area for Liliana's answer below, of 1/14/2013.
1977430
It is much, much sweeter than sugar in terms of volume. It is a slightly different-tasting sweet as well, but I like it very much! Use just a little (I refill smaller dropper bottles with this bottle of stevia) at a time and you'll figure out what amount is best for you. A little goes a long way!
1977431
I like my hot tea sweet. At first, in an effort to get it as sweet as I wanted, I would use to much, making the tea bitter. Now I use five drops of the Stevia and a rounded !/8 teaspoon (Heaping half of the little pink spoon that comes with it) of powdered Sweet-n-low. Stevia is supposed to be the best of the 'natural' sweeteners, and Sweet-n-low is supposed to be the best of the 'artificial' sweeteners. Mostly it is a matter of personal taste. To me this is a good combination for my tea, and the addition of a spoon of honey really puts it over the top. Yumm.
1977432
Stevia is actually much sweeter than Sugar. That's why it only takes 10 drops to feel the same sweetness as two teaspoons of sugar.
1977433
Liquid Stevia looses some potency in hot liquids. So you will end up using a tad bit more in your hot coffee or tea than you would in cold. I use 8 drops myself in my coffee and hot tea.
1977434
My experience is 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon liquid is equal to a teaspoon of sugar.
1977435
"Sweeten to taste" is the operative principle. I would estimate about 4 drops is the equivalent to a teaspoon of sugar. In other words Stevia is very, very sweet so you need to experiment with it. Start with a drop or two and increase as desired.
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.
1802107
there is some sugar, about 36 grams, but i enjoy the benefits and convenience of the product, it has served me well.
151605
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.
2086415
The concentrates may or may not be sweetened depending the sugar content of the fruit used - see the Perfect Puree website FAQ.
1377178
Research has shown that the glycemic value of Yacon syrup is 1 - compared to 100 for glucose or 50 for honey and maple syrup. Regarding sweetness let me share an example. I use our yacon syrup on my oatmeal every morning and for me its the perfect sweetness - not too sweet like sugar, but definitely sweet enough to make ordinary plain oatmeal taste delicious. Hope that helps and thanks for your question.
601913
From the ingredients in the product obviously, whether that's sugars (glucose, fructose, surcrose etc) or starches.Just because it says sugar doesn't always mean the same sugar that is table sugar. It's Carbohydrate. So it can be any carbohydrate, simple or complex.
1013827
Table cane sugar is sucrose. Sucrose is a two sugar compound of glucose and fructose. Glucose is single sugar molecule sometimes referred to as dextrose. There are different levels of "dextrose equivalents" of glucose products. I would love to know what the DE of this product is. The product is not very sweet tasting and I have used it to make ice creams and sorbets with success so I am guessing it has a DE of about 20-30 which is low. This provides freezing point depression making the frozen treats smooth and less crystalline - also more flavorful.
996511
"mg" describes quantity, not "potency". Cane sugar is 100% sugar, but you can measure different amounts of it. To get 1500mg of Garcinia C. just have more of the fruit. To have less, measure less.
1758311
I doubt it. It is still sugar though from a coconut, but I don't have the answer.
2103395
Yes, its the same KIND of refractometer. However the scale installed in it is specific to coolants and battery acid specific gravity, not sugar concentrations.
241422
sugar = 5g , this is less than 2%. Other ingredients lists fructose first out of a total of 12
511545
i am not sure. muy sugar is 7.8 my cholesterol an sugar with benecol go down to 7.0
1701921
Fructose is fruit sugar...the sweetness that is produced naturally in fruit...there isn't anything wrong with this product...that is just hype from food nazis...It is completely safe for humans and the body metabolizes it naturally...
1662580
I no longer have the packaging so can't answer that question. I do know the sugars are sugar alcohols. There are some who think these are safe and others who think they are as dangerous as refined sugar, especially for diabetics.
1482706
Not to my knowledge..I just looked at the ingredients and couldn't find any sugar additives..
839324
I don't think it is any different than sugar. It is a powder and I have never had it harden or react to humidity. I have bought it in bulk (by the pound) as well as packets, which are more expensive, but practical for carrying in ,your purse or luggage when traveling.