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Ok, dumb question about Stevia

"Low Carb Cooking" at Low Carb Diet Support: "What exactly is Stevia? I assumed that it was another sweetener but I've noticed a lot of recipes y'all have posted on here that include it with Splenda. So what's the scoop? 194/178.5/125 (5'4) And ...."

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Old 11-10-2003, 09:49 AM
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What exactly is Stevia? I assumed that it was another sweetener but I've noticed a lot of recipes y'all have posted on here that include it with Splenda.

So what's the scoop?

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Old 11-10-2003, 11:20 AM
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Hi again Patricia...LOL
Stevia is actually an herb. It is 70 times sweeter than sugar in it's raw form. Most people find they get better tasting results when you mix 2 sweetners; they seem to enhance each other and have less "aftertaste".
Before I started Atkins, I "mixed" pink and blue for years(sweet n lo and nutrasweet)and it had virtually no bitter aftertaste, IMO.
So, that's the scoop...so to speak...better taste, sweeter taste, zero-to scant aftertaste.
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Old 11-12-2003, 02:59 PM
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Where do you buy stevia?
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Old 11-12-2003, 03:22 PM
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jhertel,
Stevia comes in liquid and powder form. The powdered form is more versatile, IMO, and I also prefer SteviaPlus by wisdom herbs. You can buy stevia at health food stores or order it online at www.wisdomherbs.com
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Old 11-15-2003, 03:12 PM
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If you have a Trader Joe near you, they sell the powdered Stevia down the baking goods aisle. Their prices are very reasonable too...Good luck!

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