Stevia type question

Ginja · 01-31-2011, 11:54 AM

I keep seeing everyone talking about a liquid Stevia and I am not familiar with it. I have been using something called Stevia in the raw which comes in little packets like granulated sugar.Should I be using only the liquid instead of this? Or better yet, can someone tell me if there is a difference between the two other than the multiple flavors?

toomuchbooty · 01-31-2011, 12:05 PM

I don't really know the difference, but I can tell you that the Vanilla Creme flavored liquid stevia added to sparkling water makes a really nice cream soda alternative.

Ginja · 01-31-2011, 12:45 PM

That sounds good! I'm thinking I may have to track down this liquid stevia for some good alternatives. I am severely missing my toffee flavored coffee creamer. I will look around and see if I can find it.

shelbyla · 01-31-2011, 12:50 PM

Hey Ginja. I have tons of Sweetleaf liquid stevias. Just search on Amazon for the best prices. They have TONS of flavors and a particularly nice English Toffee one that I think would be a nice sub for your creamer. My favorites are
- Plain (for anything that you just want add a little sweetness to--really nice in lemon or lime club soda--tastes like 7-Up)
- English toffee
- Vanilla creme (also awesome as TMB said)
- Cinnamon
- Hazelnut
- Peppermint (although I am not using this one right now because of the whole no-mint thing)

I did NOT like the Chocolate. Go figure but it wasn't very good. The biggest difference to me between the powdered and the liquid is that the liquid is less bitter (to me anyway).

Ginja · 01-31-2011, 12:55 PM

Thanks Shelby! I had been buying at the local grocery but you said the magic words...English Toffee, I am on it RIGHT now

dawnyama · 01-31-2011, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by shelbyla

Hey Ginja. I have tons of Sweetleaf liquid stevias. Just search on Amazon for the best prices. They have TONS of flavors and a particularly nice English Toffee one that I think would be a nice sub for your creamer. My favorites are
- Plain (for anything that you just want add a little sweetness to--really nice in lemon or lime club soda--tastes like 7-Up)
- English toffee
- Vanilla creme (also awesome as TMB said)
- Cinnamon
- Hazelnut
- Peppermint (although I am not using this one right now because of the whole no-mint thing)

I did NOT like the Chocolate. Go figure but it wasn't very good. The biggest difference to me between the powdered and the liquid is that the liquid is less bitter (to me anyway).

I found these in different flavors in my local health food store. I go and buy one when I feel like it. That way I don't have to pay shipping and buy 5 at a time!! I like the lemon drop--I add it to my green tea with lemon juice. Very good!!!

shelbyla · 01-31-2011, 04:44 PM

MMMM...that lemon drop sounds tasty! I will have to try that one. Unfortunately, my local health food stores don't carry many flavors. I've seen vanilla and oddly, chocolate raspberry, but nothing else.

RobbyC · 02-01-2011, 07:07 AM

I just ordered a sampler pack!

C'Marie · 02-02-2011, 11:20 PM

My favorite is Valencia Orange and Root Beer.

01-31-2011, 11:54 AM	#1
Ginja Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 243 Gallery: Ginja Stats: 212/171/150 WOE: hHcg 'Ginja-style' Start Date: January 24 2011	Stevia type question I keep seeing everyone talking about a liquid Stevia and I am not familiar with it. I have been using something called Stevia in the raw which comes in little packets like granulated sugar.Should I be using only the liquid instead of this? Or better yet, can someone tell me if there is a difference between the two other than the multiple flavors?

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01-31-2011, 12:05 PM	#2
toomuchbooty Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 15,267 Gallery: toomuchbooty	I don't really know the difference, but I can tell you that the Vanilla Creme flavored liquid stevia added to sparkling water makes a really nice cream soda alternative.

01-31-2011, 12:45 PM	#3
Ginja Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 243 Gallery: Ginja Stats: 212/171/150 WOE: hHcg 'Ginja-style' Start Date: January 24 2011	That sounds good! I'm thinking I may have to track down this liquid stevia for some good alternatives. I am severely missing my toffee flavored coffee creamer. I will look around and see if I can find it.

01-31-2011, 12:50 PM	#4
shelbyla Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,735 Gallery: shelbyla Stats: 210/141/140 WOE: hhCG, rx hCG Start Date: rx hCG R5 start 08/11/12	Hey Ginja. I have tons of Sweetleaf liquid stevias. Just search on Amazon for the best prices. They have TONS of flavors and a particularly nice English Toffee one that I think would be a nice sub for your creamer. My favorites are - Plain (for anything that you just want add a little sweetness to--really nice in lemon or lime club soda--tastes like 7-Up) - English toffee - Vanilla creme (also awesome as TMB said) - Cinnamon - Hazelnut - Peppermint (although I am not using this one right now because of the whole no-mint thing) I did NOT like the Chocolate. Go figure but it wasn't very good. The biggest difference to me between the powdered and the liquid is that the liquid is less bitter (to me anyway).

01-31-2011, 12:55 PM	#5
Ginja Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 243 Gallery: Ginja Stats: 212/171/150 WOE: hHcg 'Ginja-style' Start Date: January 24 2011	Thanks Shelby! I had been buying at the local grocery but you said the magic words...English Toffee, I am on it RIGHT now

01-31-2011, 04:44 PM	#7
shelbyla Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,735 Gallery: shelbyla Stats: 210/141/140 WOE: hhCG, rx hCG Start Date: rx hCG R5 start 08/11/12	MMMM...that lemon drop sounds tasty! I will have to try that one. Unfortunately, my local health food stores don't carry many flavors. I've seen vanilla and oddly, chocolate raspberry, but nothing else.

02-01-2011, 07:07 AM	#8
RobbyC Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Rochester, MN Posts: 1,289 Gallery: RobbyC Stats: 236.4/223/199 (First goal 1-derland!)	I just ordered a sampler pack!

02-02-2011, 11:20 PM	#9
C'Marie Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 4,083 Gallery: C'Marie Stats: 270/down 110-ish/ goal 147 WOE: hCG Rx shots/JUDDD maintain Start Date: 1/4/2010 Now R9 P2	My favorite is Valencia Orange and Root Beer.