SweetLeaf Stevia Powder Shaker Jar - Zero Calorie Sweetener with Stevia Leaf Extract, No Artificial Sweetener Additives, Sugar Free, Keto Friendly, Non GMO, Gluten Free - 4 Oz (Pack of 1)

A TRUE REPLACEMENTAfter 60 years, I've broken my sugar addiction. Before pure Stevia, I used Splenda and later Truvia/Purevia (Stevia cut with bulking agents) for several years. The Truvia/Purevia were better than Splenda, but both the Splenda and Truvia/Purevia left disgusting residues and just didn't taste right (because of the fillers or bulking agents added). More importantly for me, I could not fully enjoy my gourmet coffee with either. When I first began using pure Stevia, I appreciated the better flavor and lack of a residue, but it still did not taste quite like sugar to me. However, after 6 months of pure Stevia, it tastes like sugar to me, and I am again enjoying gourmet coffee.Perhaps more precisely, pure stevia is "as effective" as sugar for "cutting the edge" of bitter or sour drinks and foods---the way most people use sugar. However, it is not as intensely sugary-sweet, regardless of how much you use. For a rare, once-a-month "desert" cup of fine coffee, I still use real sugar and real cream. Caveat: I find Splenda to be taste better in lemonade.COMPARISON TO KAL PURE STEVIA EXTRACTSWEETLEAF STEVIA POWDER contains the natural fiber Inulin as a bulking agent. KAL STEVIA POWDER does not. The Inulin does not seem to affect the flavor nor leave a yucky residue (as do the nasty bulking agents in Truvia/Purevia). Possibly due to the Inulin, SWEETLEAF STEVIA POWDER dissolves easier than KAL STEVIA POWDER. Pure Stevia Extract Powder - 3.5 oz - PowderCAUTIONInulin is a polysaccaride sometimes used as a sugar substitute itself (for diabetics). It has about 1/4 to 1/3 the sweetness of sugar, and about 1/4 to 1/3 the caloric content---which I interpret to mean the same calories for the same sweetness (however, in this case much of the sweetness is contributed by the Stevia). Inulin is a current food fad, with the usual (probably greatly exaggerated) claims of benefits, including improving digestion, reducing cholesterol, particularly triglycerides, protection from intestinal cancer, etc. On the otherhand, it causes digestive problems in some people. I suggest reading the Wikipedia article. If (like me), you don't have digestive problems with inulin, and it sounds as though the various benefits may be significant for your particular health problems---I suggest arranging for blood tests after a month of using inulin, and a month after not using inulin to compare. I used Sweetleaf Stevia for 6 months, and noticed no benefits, and my blood tests showed no improvement. Perhaps coincidentally, I did nave a digestive-related problem, and my liver function was worse. So, I returned to KAL Stevia. Perhaps coincidentally, after three months, the digestive-related problem has not re-occured and my liver function has improved (as measured by blood tests). I don't know if the inulin caused me any problems, but I do not believe it was any benefit.EASE OF USESWEETLEAF STEVIA POWDER and KAL LIQUID STEVIA are easier to measure than KAL STEVIA POWDER, because the KAL STEVIA POWDER is much more concentrated. However, the KAL STEVIA POWDER comes with a tiny spoon which I find works perfectly well for measuring stevia for my coffee. However, the KAL STEVIA POWDER is so concentrated that it is difficult to sprinkle over a sliced fruit dish. Pure Stevia Liquid Extract - 4 oz - LiquidSWEETLEAF STEVIA POWDER dissolves easier than KAL STEVIA POWDER. That is not a problem for hot drinks, but SWEETLEAF STEVIA POWDER or KAL LIQUID are preferable for cold drinks, such as iced tea or lemonade. I also find that unsweetened fruit cups etc. are just too sour for my taste---a few drops of the KAL LIQUID STEVIA makes them perfect.ECONOMY$15.22 for 2 4oz bottles of SWEETLEAF STEVIA POWDER versus $18.44 for 1 3.5 oz of KAL STEVIA POWDER (the price at the time of this writing, both with free shipping on orders >$25) may seem a bargain, but the KAL STEVIA POWDER is much more concentrated. A 3.5oz jar of KAL STEVIA POWDER claims to hold 2381 servings. A 4oz bottle of SWEETLEAF STEVIA POWDER claims to hold 230 servings (= 460 servings for 2 bottles). The economy of KAL LIQUID is probably similar to SWEETLEAF STEVIA POWDER.I use "3 servings" per mug of strong coffee, so 1 bottle (3.5oz) of KAL STEVIA POWDER = 600 mugs of coffee, to my taste; while 2 bottles (8 oz) of SWEETLEAF STEVIA = 153 mugs of coffee. So, the KAL STEVIA POWDER is clearly the winner for pure economy, but even the SWEETLEAF STEVIA is far cheaper and superior to Truvia/Purevia.CONCLUSIONFor coffee and other hot drinks, KAL POWDER is the most economical. For cold drinks, fruit etc. SWEETLEAF POWDER (or KAL LIQUID) is more convenient.General Recommendation: After major grocery shopping expeditions, sit down at your computer with your receipt, and check if you can buy any of the non-perishables through Amazon. When you find items (even if more expensive than you just paid), put the item on your Amazon wish list, and add a note to the wish list of the price you just paid. Check your wish list frequently, and when you see an item you need at a bargain price, buy it.> Click on “Stoney” just below the product title to see my other reviews, or leave a comment to ask a question.

The plastic jar with dual flip top lid, one side to sprinkle & the other to soon, is a good size to fit in my spice shelves and is convenient to use. The stevia is cleanly processed and as long as you don't put more than necessary to reach your preferred sweetness, there is no bitter aftertaste. However, if you are not able to mix the powder completely into whatever you are trying to sweeten, then you may get a sharp taste from the undiluted stevia powder. For example, if you were to sprinkle it over fresh strawberries. I love using the stevia in my coffee and tea, and cook with it as well. It is a potent sweetener and requires much less volume of measurement than real sugar to bring to my preferred "sweet level". It doesn't affect any of my food allergies, cause IBS symptoms or blood sugar spikes. Side note: the powder is very fine, so turn off the ceiling fan or shield the container as you sprinkle it!

Most of this review is copied from Versie Rozefort answer to my question about Stevia in the Raw:I personally don't use sugar anymore or substitutes except stevia based products. I have recently become aware that most Stevia sweeteners have fillers. I have been trying to determine the difference in these fillers, because once I did a little research the filler in stevia in the raw didn't sound appealing.The filler Sweetleaf is Inulin. webMd. Inulin is used for high blood fats, including cholesterol and triglycerides. It is also used for weight loss, constipation, and as a food additive to improve taste.And Wikipedia has an good write up. [...]Worth watching is the video "The Secrets of Sugar, the fifth estate, CBC News (youtube.com) where it outlines diseases caused by sugar (including heart disease, diabetes, dementia, cancer and alzheimers (diabetes of the brain) and the sugar companies were doing research on how their product harms the public before tobacco companies. I believe their line was "kill them with love" (sugar).Article from blog "The Truth on Truvia" (continued)*Yes, I do realize I'm telling you not to use Truvia, even though the Food and Drug Administration deems it to be "safe," but I wouldn't put my health in the FDA's hands. They recognize other artificial sweeteners as safe too, but none have been around long enough to see long-term effects. With many, we are already seeing abundant cases of adverse effects in the short term including migraine headaches, weight gain, gastric distress, diarrhea and vertigo.*While I'm touching on Truvia, I might as well touch on a few other sugar substitutes that have recently appeared. PureVia is Truvia's archenemy, made by Pepsi Co. of course, and you can guess I'd skip that one too. Nectresse is brought to you by your favorite makers of the chemically-laden Splenda (read my opinion on Splenda, here). You'll never guess Necresse's main ingredient: the same one as Truvia, the lovely (sarcasm alert!) Erythritol. And as a side note, in addition to Erythritol, the other common sugar alcohols include maltitol, sorbitol, isomalt and xylitol. Just avoid them all.So, what should you use? Your best bet is to use real sugar, pure Stevia (ingredients are as follows: Stevia) or Dynamic Greens (a whole foods powder, sweetened with Stevia.) There's no health advantage to using honey, maple syrup, brown sugar, raw sugar or agave nectar. They are all metabolized as sugar and are isocaloric with the exception of agave necatar, which is 1 ½ times sweeter than sugar, and also contains 1 1/2 times the calories as sugar (so you'd better be using less of it than if you were using sugar!). Sugar, Stevia and Dynamic Greens are the only sweeteners I will use in my coffee or food, and, like anything, I'd advise using in moderation.In summary, because of the recent awareness that sugar is harmful to our bodies (which really shouldn't be a surprise), there will continue to be more and more of these "miracle products" appearing. Everyone wants a "quick fix," so naturally (pun intended), these products will look, sound (and maybe even taste) promising. Don't be fooled. Play detective by reading your labels, and, when in doubt, don't put it in your body. Stick with less of the "fake stuff" and more of the "real stuff."

This is the only Stevia my wife will use. Excellent.