ZSweet - Erythritol
As I know many people don't have access to some of the bigger stores that carry alternative sweeteners besides Splenda (or the fully chemical options), I figured some might like to know where they can purchase ZSweet which is Erythritol.
www.zsweet.com
under Where to Buy, they have a store locator AND an online store.
The 1.5 pound pouch (which is what I buy) is $13.99 which is the price locally for me at Whole Foods.
Erythritol is the only Sugar Alcohol that can be Organic (Zsweet is not an organic brand), some of Suzanne's products including her new "all-natural" SomerSweet contain Erythritol.
thank you! I'll be very interested to try this brand of sweetener! I have tried the Somersweet and really found the taste to be very artificial...sorry to say. I had such high hopes for it but just didn't find it tasted enough like sugar. I like Splenda but don't know how good that is. Am having a bit of trouble with my sweet tooth and the Somersize dessert I make with Splenda turn out awesome. But don't know what Suzanne thinks of those little packettes of Splenda!? I'll search out the other stuff at Whole foods and give it a whirl!
Don't forget that you can buy the liquid Splenda (sucralose). The granulated Splenda is mixed with something else (dextrose? I can't remember now!), and has about 1/2 gram of carb and 1/2 calorie per packet, or something like that. The liquid has absolutely no carbs or calories.
I get it from EBay, and pay about $10 for an ounce. That sounds like a lot of money for very little...but an ounce lasts me about 2 months. It's that concentrated.
I really really like the Truvia I found at Walmart it looks just like sugar and my teenage daughter tasted it and said it tasted like the sugar you dip those candy sticks in. I agree with her. It is a good price to. I just need to find it in a bag now instead of just the packets.
According to the Truvia website they are only selling it in packets.
Truvia Conversion Information That May be Helpful as Taken from the Truvia.com Site:
Sweetness Conversion Chart
Sugar does more to food than just sweeten it, which is why you can't substitute Truvia™ natural sweetener in the same amount as the regular sugar used in recipes. This conversion chart will help you get the best taste results.
Sugar |
Truvia™ Natural Sweetener | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tsp | 3/8 tsp | 1/2 packet | 1.75 g |
| 2 tsp | 3/4 tsp | 1 packet | 3.5 g |
| 1 tbsp | 1 1/4 tsp | 1 1/2 packets | 5.25 g |
| 1/4 cup | 1 tbsp + 2 tsp | 6 packets | 21 g |
| 1/3 cup | 2 tbsp + 1/2 tsp | 8 packets | 28 g |
| 1/2 cup | 3 tbsp + 3/4 tsp | 12 packets | 42 g |
| 1 cup | 1/3 c + 1 tbsp | 24 packets | 84 g |
Now Brand also packages a bulk Erythritol sweetener. Here is the information that is posted at their site regarding Erythritol:
Low Calorie
One of Erythritol’s most unique characteristics is its incredibly low caloric content. While polyols are generally known for being low calorie by nature, Erythritol exemplifies this characteristic, and contains just 0.2 calories per gram.
Safe for Teeth
Erythritol is non-cariogenic, and does not metabolize the oral bacteria that break down sugars and starches needed to produce the acids that lead to cavities and decay. In fact, the FDA recently released a qualified health claim stating that polyols including Erythritol “do not promote tooth decay”.*
Won’t Raise Blood Sugar
Several studies have suggested that Erythritol won’t raise blood sugar or insulin levels, and may therefore be a safe alternative to sucrose-based foods designed especially for diabetics.*
Easily Digested
Based on the small size and unique molecular structure of Erythritol, it is easily absorbed by the small intestine. As a result, gas and laxation are far less likely in comparison to sucrose.*
Zero Impact Carbs
As one of only two polyols that carry a glycemic index of zero, Erythritol has zero “impact carbohydrates”.*
Note: Each paragraph above has an * at the end, except for one. I did not see any where on the page a reference to an "*", so I cannot supply an * reference.
Cathy
