Posted on 03/08/2019 3:41:41 PM PST by fwdude
I’ve jumped on the train to better, sugar-free health and have been trying the more healthy sweeteners - the “sugar alcohols” that aren’t supposed to be as questionable as the synthetics (Aspartame, Saccharin, Sucrolase, etc.) Just wondering what experience other FReeper have had with these, and what preferences you’ve come to.
I’ve been using Stevia for a couple of years now and like it’s very sugar-like flavor and potency. I recently bought some Xylitol and Erytritol, to not so glowing report. I found the Xylitol just OK, but I had to use a lot of it to have a sweetening effect. I also bought some Erythritol and though that the after taste was somewhat unpleasant, and had to use a lot of it to get any sweetening effect as well.
So, in order of “like:” - Stevia - Xylitol - Erythritol
I’ve noticed that a lot of the Stevia products are cut with Erythritol, probably for economy sake and to cut the intensity. That’s okay with me, as long as it covers up the aftertaste of Erythritol.
Any others that I’m missing?
Whole Earth
I hate fake food almost as much as I hate fake news. Why don’t you learn to enjoy food without fake sweeteners and then just enjoy a little real food made with real sugar. Even if you are diabetic, unless you are extremely brittle, you can plan your diet accordingly.
God never intended for us to eat fake food, it can’t be good for us!
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Sugar alcohols aren’t “fake food,” and we are poisoning ourselves with sugar, which is found is all processed food in large quantities.
I love real food, which is why I have dump the processed crap.
May I suggest reading this article which goes into different types and different side-effects not just gut bacteria!!!!
Whole Earth sweetener
I’ve only tried Stevia this f the three you list. I can’t stand it nhas anstring aftertaste of licorice to me.
I like Splenda.
I’ll see myself out
PS You might try some organic honey. It is good and good for you!
Scotch.
But what it it?
Erythritol is my favorite. Monk fruit is very sweet. They say xylitol is laxative like and stevia is the bitter tasting one. I use a lot of erythritol in baking.
Sugar. Works every time, no bad chemicals.
Love honey but it’s still pure sugar.
I think the erythritol I bought has a weird, mediciney after taste. Maybe it’s the brand, but it says “pure.”
I use the white one that comes in five pound bags. I think they call it sugar
They’re all white.
Use locally harvested honey.
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Yeah, I’ve heard that that helps with local allergies as well.
I use only semi raw suger, or honey.
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