splenda vs stevia

[warmsummerfall]

What is everyones opinion on the difference between the two? Do you like one more then the other and why?

[Georgiana]

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Do you like one more then the other and why?

I use stevia. Splenda triggers cravings for me.

[not2late]

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What is everyones opinion on the difference between the two? Do you like one more then the other and why?

I'm not a sweet carb addict: I'm a starchy carb addict. So I rarely use sugar substitutes in my food. That said, I'm not fond of the stevia powders/liquids on the market because I can detect a herby-grassy-bitter flavor in whatever food I use it. Due to that nasty aftertaste, I don't use the stevia products.

However, last spring I bought a stevia plant and I grew him throughout summer. The fresh stevia leaves didn't lend foods that bitter-herby aftertaste.

[atkinsgal08]

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Splenda.

Once I heard that Stevia can have a licorice after-taste, that was it for me.

Of course, what matters is which one YOU prefer.

[Suzanne_H]

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Personally I prefer liquid sweetener as it seems to have less aftertaste to me.

[warmsummerfall]

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I cant find liquid sweetner. Is it in the sugar isle?

[imagood1]

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I like Splenda best -- I use a half packet occasionally in food that I feel needs a little sweetness. As a treat once in a while I'll have a 1/2 packet in hot tea -- that's my treat.

[warmsummerfall]

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jeeezzz Half a packet? I really need to cut down my spenda intake...........

[not2late]

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Just remember, that we are limited to 3 packets of splenda daily. Something in my memory recalls reading that 1 packet of splenda has the sweetening power equivalent to 2 teaspoons of sugar.

[Suzanne_H]

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I cant find liquid sweetner. Is it in the sugar isle?

Yes I purchased mine in the sugar aisle. If your grocer doesn't have it there with the Splenda just ask. They may have it set aside with diabetic products.

[atkinsgal08]

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I cant find liquid sweetner. Is it in the sugar isle?

You may have to order it on-line.

Depends on which one you're looking for.

[atkinsgal08]

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>>Just remember, that we are limited to 3 packets of splenda daily.>>

Actually, the limit is 3 servings of sweetener.

Not just Splenda ... and not just packets.

[not2late]

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>>Just remember, that we are limited to 3 packets of splenda daily.>>

Actually, the limit is 3 servings of sweetener.

Not just Splenda ... and not just packets.

While the 3 serving rule is directed towards all sugar substitutes, packets and Splenda are specifically mentioned in DANDR 2002, Chapter 18 --the Induction Rules repeated

13. You may use up to three packets of sucralose Splenda daily.

DANDR 2002 Chapter 1, Induction Foods List, also specifically mentions 3 packets of saccharin as being safe.

[atkinsgal08]

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End of Chapter 11:

• Limit sweeteners to three packets a day

[d33na]

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I like liquid stevia....and the brands do make a huge difference...I dont like the idea of 'fillers' in the pills or powered stuff