As with most nonnutritive sweeteners, a major downside is the taste. Stevia has a mild, licorice-like taste that’s slightly bitter. Some people enjoy it, but it’s a turn-off for others. In some people, stevia products made with sugar alcohols may cause digestive problems, such as bloating and diarrhea. Which brandRead More →

Silica is a naturally occurring substance recommended by the FDA as an anti-caking agent in many powdered foods. SweetLeaf Stevia Sweetener uses only organic stevia leaves. … SweetLeaf Stevia Sweetener was the first stevia-based sweetener to receive GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) status in the United States. How is SweetLeafRead More →

Potential side effects linked to stevia consumption include: Kidney damage. … Gastrointestinal symptoms. … Allergic reaction. Hypoglycemia or low blood sugar. … Low blood pressure. … Endocrine disruption. Can stevia cause diarrhea? As with most nonnutritive sweeteners, a major downside is the taste. Stevia has a mild, licorice-like taste that’sRead More →

Sorbitol is commonly found in fruits like apples, apricots, avocado, blackberries, cherries, lychees, nectarines, peaches, pears, plums and prunes. What products have sorbitol in them? Foods high in sorbitol Apples. Peaches. Nectarines. Plums. Pears. Cherries. Apricots. Dried fruit like dates, figs, prunes, and raisins. Is erythritol the same as sorbitol?Read More →