Question

I purchased a small bottle of organic stevia sweetener and just used it for the first time in my brunch of plain yogurt and blueberries. It was sweet, but tasted so bitter, I’m throwing the whole dish out. Back to honey, even if I have to use a point or two! Has anyone ever had this problem with stevia?  

Answer 1

Xylitol and Erythritol are my favorite sweeteners.  

Answer 2

I don't like it much either. Too bitter. Try Xylitol it's better.  

Answer 3

I just purchased monk fruit

Answer 4

Honey is real and natural. Stay away from manufactured stuff as much as possible.  

Comments

@weathered stevia is natural. I have grown stevia in my garden.  

Answer 5

I also found when I tried stevia it has an aftertaste that remains in your mouth even after drinking water. No longer use it I am used of being without sweetener.  

Answer 6

I agree that all non sugar sweeteners have a bitterness and aftertaste. I use only a tiny tiny amount. And almost never.  

Answer 7

I don't like it.  

Answer 8

I hated it

Answer 9

Try Monk fruit sweetener.  

Answer 10

I use honey or real sugar and count the points.  

Answer 11

Stevia Blend that is a mix of cane sugar and stevia is better, in my opinion, not as bitter as plain Stevia.  

Answer 12

I don’t like the taste of stevia. I prefer the natural sweeteners. And I know stevia is natural! I mean I like honey or pure maple syrup.  

Answer 13

Ditch all sugar and sweeteners. Learn to enjoy natural flavours more. I like cinnamon on plain yogurt and berries.  

Answer 14

Can’t stand most artificial sweeteners. They are nothing but chemicals. I have found Sweet N Low the best as far as aftertaste and I never use a whole pack. Way too sweet. Personally I’ll stick to my 1 tsp of sugar in my coffee.  

Answer 15

Yes. I know it isn't as good for me but I use splenda.  

Answer 16

Try this

Answer 17

Try Monkfruit. It’s a natural sweetener.  

Answer 18

Maple syrup is only 1 point per teaspoon and it’s delicious and you don’t need a lot

Answer 19

I use maple syrup as well

Answer 20

Agave mild and swert

Answer 21

I only like in cold coffee with almond milk and only Trader Joe’s

Answer 22

Yes I agree. All these artificial sweeteners don’t take like the real thing. I do exactly the same, use the points to have the real taste

Answer 23

I don’t like it and hate agave

Answer 24

I rather like it so far in tea and in iatmeal

Answer 25

I really like Monk Fruit. They make a Monk Fruit Gold which is brown sugar. I use it as sugat and no aftertaste

Answer 26

I threw out my Stevia after one taste

Answer 27

You either had a brand with fillers or used to much. I've used stevia for at least 10 years or more and that he only happened to me with certain brands or using to much

Answer 28

The worst stuff ever!  

Answer 29

Grow stevia in a tiny planter. take the leaves and boil them. That's your "honey" though, no matter what, honey tastes better. But we are all eating fat free cheese, so, do your best.  

Answer 30

Stay away of artificial sweeteners! It’s SO bad for you!  

Comments

Stevia is a natural sweetener. You can get the plants at our local hardware and garden center.  

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@coltson been using sweet and low 40 yrs. just love it

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@coltson best !  

Answer 31

Ive used the stevia packs for years. No problems at all,  

Answer 32

As a beekeeper I can assure you honey is processed as sugar in stomach and does get processed as a carbohydrate so dont worry about having honey it's the smart choice

Answer 33

I use truvia. Love it. No points

Answer 34

Monk fruit?  

Answer 35

I can’t stand stevia. My mother in law loves the stuff and is always trying to get me to use it. I just think it’s bitter.  

Answer 36

Truvia is the best

Answer 37

How much up used though. You have to use super duper small amounts of it

Answer 38

I hate it

Answer 39

I thought Stevia had a better sweetener flavor but I was wrong, it tastes as bad as sorbitol, so I am not using any sugar substitutes or white sugar, I am using one tsp of raw honey when I need a sweetener, , ,  

Answer 40

I can't use it. Kroger has a good one that is liquid. Also their brand.  

Comments

@boabdil why? This is not the 1st time I hear this.  

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@reisman It doesn't leave a taste in my mouth. Only problem I've found is the cost. $2. 99 for a bottle. ( small ).  

Answer 41

I only use the packets of stevia. Much better than any other sweetener.  

Answer 42

Love Monkfruit no after taste

Answer 43

I live swerve and feel it’s much less bitter.  

Answer 44

I did. I was hoping it was going to help me. I cant go completely unsweet, my heritage just wont let me. (5th generation southerner) I use splenda. Sorry; not sorry. But I will give the above suggestions a try. Thanks All!  

Answer 45

Try monkfruit❗

Answer 46

I cannot taste Stevia unless I use triple the recommended amount

Answer 47

Maple syrup. You don't need much.  

Answer 48

I use truvia cane sugar substitute in several of my re-engineered recipes as directed, 1/2 the amount of truvia per amount of sugar called for. I use the brown sugar substitute also. We, my wife and I think it looks and tastes like sugar, and “cooks” like sugar. 0 points in normal recipe quantities. $6 for a 24 oz bag at Wegmans

Answer 49

Some brands of stevia have a bad after taste. One good brand was called KAL and was sold at health food stores

Comments

@jaques I used to use KAL stevia extract, and I love it until I found they add Maltodextrin as a medium! Bad ingredient. But the flavor is sooo good  

Answer 50

Better not to use anything that is not natural

Answer 51

I use monk fruit.  

Answer 52

Have you tried Monk Fruit sweetener? So good!  

Answer 53

Where do u buy monkfruit

Comments

@jupon , Costco or online. I believe some stores carry in their natural/organic foods section too.  

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@pith7113 Mitchell I saw some today at Wal-Mart but it was in powder form and had another ingredient listed first. I don't think it was the right one. Is their different kinds?  

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@jupon, still new to using it, but mine is Lakanto brand & has Erythritol as first ingredient. Erythritol is a chemical compound, a sugar alcohol, used as a food additive & sugar substitute. (this is what I found when I Googled it)

Answer 54

I use stevia drops

Answer 55

I use Truvia

Answer 56

I do half artificial and half sugar. It cuts points in 1/2 and cuts the artificial taste also

Answer 57

No stevia problems here. Even generic is good, but takes a little more

Answer 58

Lakanto Monfruit is the best!  

Answer 59

Swerve is good. Does not have the carbs. Also good for people doing Keto.  

Answer 60

I love Truvia

Answer 61

I love Monk sugar, sweet without an after taste.  

Comments

@haygood grocery store

Answer 62

Splenda brand Natural Stevia and is the only one that does not have that bitter after taste.  

Comments

@caladium I second this!  

Answer 63

Stevia is very bitter. Monk fruit sweetener is much better

Answer 64

Too much stevia can taste bitter. Honey isn't too bad, but try to train your tastebuds to enjoy less sweets, as it only makes you more hungry. If you cut it all together for a while you will realize everything has its own sweetness.  

Answer 65

Truvia is much better than plain stevia.  

Answer 66

I like it

Answer 67

I don't like any of them! Trying to cut out sugar completely

Answer 68

It takes time for your taste to adapt to sugar substitutes. Stevia has taken the longest for me but it is probably the best choice. I like Pyure.  

Answer 69

Monk fruit. At Walmart. Better.  

Answer 70

Swerve is better

Answer 71

I use stevia leaves from my plant I put them in my ninja blend them then put them in my food no bitter taste I leave them in my hot drink for a few mins then fish them out gives it a nice sugar taste

Answer 72

Monk fruit all the way! The Lakanto Baking Sweetener give baked goods same texture and taste as sugar. You can use granulated monk fruit too.  

Answer 73

Swerve sweetener is great. Get the confectioner style to use in yogurt or drinks. You can even make frosting with it. No after taste and completely natural.  

Answer 74

Swerve is what I’ve switched to.  

Answer 75

If you have a Trader Joes near you, try their liquid stevia. It is the best.  

Answer 76

Use less

Answer 77

A lil goes a long way

Answer 78

I like Truvia. Did not care for Monk fruit.  

Answer 79

Natvia is much better than stevia. It doesn’t leave an after taste at all. I have it in my coffee and can’t tell the difference between natvia and sugar.  

Answer 80

I hate artificial sweeteners! Stick with your honey and regular sugar and count the points

Answer 81

If you have seasonal allergies, if you use local honey it will alleviate them. I can’t stand other sweeteners, so I always use honey.  

Answer 82

I love the Stevia packets

Answer 83

You used too much.