Stevia. Anyone tried it?

[razer2000]

Has anyone tried this natural sugar substitute? If so, what's it taste like?

It's supposed to have 0 calories be 10 - 15 times sweeter than sugar.

Any real experience with it would be appreciated.

 

[Phemomena]

use it sparingly, it packs a punch... if you taste it by itself it's almost like a really strong alcohol or something.. the stinging...ouch but if you dilute it in food it is really effective

 

[Mr.X]

Companies use this product in a lot of protein blends. This is the ONLY product, in my view, that will not throw you out of a 'Ketonic' state, or Ketosis in other words. I've used it for years now, and it's done wonders to detain most of my carb-cravings.

Stevia Websites:
http://www.mcs.net/~joyce/stevia.html
http://www.stevitastevia.com/index.shtml

Mr.X

 

[cozmokramer]

yes this product is great for those in ketosis as it does not have an effect on blood sugar levels... STEVIA and SPLENDA are the two that are used for those on atkins...

the taste is very good!

 

[cm3504jm]

I hate stevia........

I love splenda......

 

[johnny iron]

I've used stevia before, but it's too weak IMO, and I'm not crazy about the type of sweetness it gives. Splenda on the other hand (brand name for sucralose) tastes much better, especially taken straight. Stevia straight is pretty strong, like Phemomena pointed out.