Who else thinks that Stevia tastes nasty? - PaleoHacks.com

Who else thinks that Stevia tastes nasty?

2012-05-24T05:50:04Z

Just ruined my coffee.

Fail.

Answer by Ruth90 for Who else thinks that Stevia tastes nasty?

2012-05-24T07:01:36Z

I think some brands of Stevia extract are known for having a bitter aftertaste. I'm not a huge fan either.

Answer by VB for Who else thinks that Stevia tastes nasty?

2012-05-24T08:26:09Z

I do. Nasty stuff. Horrible aftertaste that lingers for hours. And I did try the green leafy stuff. Still remember it, even though I have not had it in years.

Answer by eric for Who else thinks that Stevia tastes nasty?

2012-05-24T08:54:18Z

I tried it and not like. Basically, after being diagnosed as type II diabetic, I have abandoned all sweet (and carbs). The sweetest thing I eat is dairy...

My wife bought me stevia thinking I might like it, but after no sweet for a year, it was sickly sweet.

Even before |I was diagnosed, I had a vision one day of giving up all sweet, I was a honey addict at the time.

It's not as difficult as I imagined.

Answer by Krista for Who else thinks that Stevia tastes nasty?

2012-05-24T11:39:40Z

Yep...not a fan. Drinking it in my coffee now & that does not make me happy.

Answer by Alex for Who else thinks that Stevia tastes nasty?

2012-05-24T12:00:13Z

The only time I use stevia is when I occasionally make a paleo dessert, like pumpkin pie with an almond flour crust. I use the pure white extract with no bulking agents to make it spoonable, and I use it along with a small amount of real sweetener. If I recall correctly, the last pie I made contained one tablespoon of maple syrup and a quarter teaspoon of stevia extract. Without being combined with at least some real sweetener, I find stevia unacceptable.

Answer by Kelly for Who else thinks that Stevia tastes nasty?

2012-05-24T12:07:15Z

I don't even like the taste of honey, let alone any other alternative sweetener. Dates are the only thing that don't make me want to gag for some reason.

Answer by Wayne daniels for Who else thinks that Stevia tastes nasty?

2012-05-24T12:50:13Z

Never tried it,just use real sugar once or twice a week in my natural yoghurt

Answer by Roseanne for Who else thinks that Stevia tastes nasty?

2012-05-24T12:50:24Z

Yep, the powdered form is awful - try the liquid if you are still in search of a sweetener you can use. I've used it for a few years now and it's MUCH better than any powder you'll find.

Answer by HippiPaleo for Who else thinks that Stevia tastes nasty?

2012-05-24T12:59:47Z

The "real" stevia in powdered form is not as bad as the powdered white stuff - it has a leafy green colour to it. In coffee is still not great, but in herbal teas is actually really nice. I make a mean fake champagne with lemon myrtle, peppermint and stevia leaves made into a tea, chilled and then put through a soda stream.

Answer by Karin for Who else thinks that Stevia tastes nasty?

2012-05-24T14:23:49Z

The KAL brand, at least in my opinion, is the least of the bitters. It took a bit getting used to especially if you're weaning off sweet and not just cold turkey. But once my taste buds changed, or acclimated I find it doesn't bother me at all. Also, watch out for different brands. The package might say Pure or 100% but many times they add fillers and other garbage to take away the bitterness. kAL brand and Sweetleaf are the two we use. Not always, but in a pinch they'll do. And no...you're not the only one! If youre just avoiding processed sugar but looking for sweet then maple syrup with cram and a topping of cinnamon in your coffee is a lovely way to drink it.

Answer by Canis Minor for Who else thinks that Stevia tastes nasty?

2012-05-24T14:28:42Z

I've never used the powder form of stevia, but using the liquid-from-a-dropper form VERY sparingly works for me. I've never sweetened my coffee, ever, but will mix a few drops into a very large batch of iced tea, coconut milk-based desserts, homemade lemonade, that sort of thing.

I can't do much fruit at all, for metabolic reasons. A touch of stevia here and there helps me avoid the inevitable fruit sugar issues (energy crashes, cravings, fruit binges and weight gain).

Edited to add: I've never noticed any aftertaste at all with liquid stevia, to answer the OP's original question.

Answer by Veriria for Who else thinks that Stevia tastes nasty?

2012-05-24T15:01:15Z

Yes I agree, it was gross. I'm just glad I had gotten it for nearly free (coupon, yo). Otherwise it seems pretty pricey.

Answer by Lyndsay for Who else thinks that Stevia tastes nasty?

2012-05-24T15:13:54Z

I use Whey Low for recipes that call for sugar. It's natural and it doesn't taste like death. link text

Answer by Little Rain for Who else thinks that Stevia tastes nasty?

2012-05-24T19:01:23Z

In coffee it's nasty. However, the liquid kind in tea is kinda nice! Althought I have to say... I have since switched from stevia to honey in my tea. I just put coconut milk in my coffee and that sweetens it enough for me (also gives me TOOONNS of energy!)

Answer by wildwabbit for Who else thinks that Stevia tastes nasty?

2012-05-24T19:29:21Z

Stevia works really well with Dairy. I have never used the powder forms which may be why I have better experiences with it?

Answer by Lily_7 for Who else thinks that Stevia tastes nasty?

2012-05-24T20:26:17Z

It tastes nasty because it actually tastes like that gross black liquorice candy. You know the kind you used to get trick or treating and then desperately tried to trade away for something even vaguely palatable.

Double Fail.

Answer by Jack Kronk for Who else thinks that Stevia tastes nasty?

2012-05-25T01:55:48Z

KAL brand is the best one for pure powder in tiny doses.

Trader Joes makes a good blend in packets that uses rice and silica as fillers.

Answer by Moonablaze for Who else thinks that Stevia tastes nasty?

2012-05-25T03:59:01Z

sweet leaf vanilla liquid stevia has been the only one I can tolerate

Answer by Tikivana for Who else thinks that Stevia tastes nasty?

2012-05-25T04:23:11Z

I love bitters - I probably have 60 bottles of various bitters in my possession, and I really like good tonic water, but stevia, in every form I've tried is vile. The bitter taste covers my tongue, and even affects the roof of my mouth, and is long-lasting. It doesn't do what most bitters do - heighten taste, instead it destroys taste for me. Most bitter tastes gently hit the side of my tongue, and are quite pleasant, and also very transient. Not stevia. It's a thick feeling bitter covering over my tongue that lasts for a very long time, and it destroys other tastes at the same time. I've tried many forms - dry, liquid/alcohol, liquid/glycerin, green leaf, and they are all equally bitter to me.

I'd much rather put an aspirin in my tea.

Answer by Cory151 for Who else thinks that Stevia tastes nasty?

2012-05-25T05:09:57Z

I love the stuff and use it every day. Then again I find coffee and coffee breath gross.

Answer by Cheri for Who else thinks that Stevia tastes nasty?

2012-05-25T17:37:17Z

I find that I can use it sparingly in cold drinks but not in my coffee. You're right it was just nasty! It still tastes bitter in cold drinks, but it is just more bearable.

In my college biology class, we did a genetic test for the "super taster" gene. You put this strip on your tongue. Three people (including me) in the class were gagging and spitting. The rest were like, "what?" The bitter taste was indescribable!

I've often wondered if that's why some people say it tastes so bitter and some don't.

Answer by Kimber for Who else thinks that Stevia tastes nasty?

2012-05-25T17:52:15Z

I think it has a "chemically" after taste. I'm not a big fan.

Answer by concerned for Who else thinks that Stevia tastes nasty?

2012-05-27T08:46:19Z

Boys and girls, not all stevia is the same! Don't go for cheap stuff but branded and you will know the difference.

Answer by Jane for Who else thinks that Stevia tastes nasty?

2013-01-15T17:55:39Z

It is HORRIBLE! I just returned Vanilla Whey protein that said no artifical sweetner -One taste and I knew something awful was in it = STEVIA

Answer by DavidHill76 for Who else thinks that Stevia tastes nasty?

2013-01-15T18:25:43Z

The only thing it was good for was helping me transition from loaded cream and sugar coffee to black coffee with stevia and eventually black coffee.

Use it as a tool to achieve a longer term goal. There are no health benefits of consuming it, and it actually elicits an insulin response, so it's not that great for fasting.

Answer by Jackie for Who else thinks that Stevia tastes nasty?

2013-01-15T18:59:00Z

I have tried probably 8 brands of stevia, and none of them are satisfying. Some have a bitter after taste, some have a too sweet after taste, like Splenda, and the ones without it just don't feel right. I tried using it in multiple things, especially hot drinks like coffee and tea, and I think the main thing that you can't replace is the viscosity of sugar. It has such a nice, coating mouth feel. So for me, it is easier to just go without than to try an alternative, until they can make something that tastes and feels like sugar.

Answer by August for Who else thinks that Stevia tastes nasty?

2013-01-15T19:02:12Z

The liquid stuff is usable, but I think a lot of people overestimate how much they need. If you do that, it will taste awful. The powdered stuff is awful, and the industrially made stuff has maltodextrin in it, so why even bother?

I drink my coffee black. I don't think I'd like stevia in coffee, but I can drop a drop of stevia on a square of unsweetened chocolate, and it tastes pretty good.

Answer by primalpat for Who else thinks that Stevia tastes nasty?

2013-01-16T01:02:03Z

I cannot stand stevia. Metallic taste...awful in coffee or tea.

I love me some xylitol!

Answer by PilatesGatekeeper for Who else thinks that Stevia tastes nasty?

2013-01-21T19:24:17Z

I like Stevia in my baked goods or cacao-mousses, but on it's own the licorice-y taste can be hard to stomach (and I use a de-flavored Stevia)

Answer by MonsterSnacks for Who else thinks that Stevia tastes nasty?

2013-01-21T19:55:25Z

I'm a big fan of the NuStevia brand. I can't distinguish it from real sugar, but ever other brand I've tried has been disgusting.

Answer by Carrie for Who else thinks that Stevia tastes nasty?

2013-01-29T18:12:18Z

If it tastes bitter or tastes like nutrasweet, then you're using way way way too much. You need barely a pinch if you're using the straight stevia (not the little packets that have stuff added). The Kal brand of Stevia is much, much more potent and because of that it is harder to use because you have to use even LESS than a pinch. The NOW brand stevia is a little bit less potent so it's easier to use. You still only need a teeny, tiny pinch though. I have been eating stevia instead of sugar for years and it has helped my health immensely. Sugar tastes completely awful to me now. Any kind of sugar (cane sugar, honey, molasses, maple syrup, even agave) is not good for you, although some people can get away with eating small amounts. There are tons of things sugars do to the body that aren't helpful, most notably is the build up of candida/yeast in the gut which becomes a very systemic and difficult to remove problem. Almost everyone in the west has this in some amount because of how much sugar and carbs we eat here. Anyways, stevia is the safest and healthiest way to be able to eat sweet food.

Answer by Carrie for Who else thinks that Stevia tastes nasty?

2013-01-29T18:13:53Z

you also have to make sure you stir it really, really good. the liquid form might work better for coffee.

Answer by Zak for Who else thinks that Stevia tastes nasty?

2013-01-29T18:19:12Z

Some brands are more bitter than others. I like NuStevia brand, they proclaim to be "non-bitter". That being said, I prefer xylitol. I actually mix them together sometimes if I need to add extra sweetness or I want a balanced taste. Xylitol has a 1:1 ratio with sugar as far as recipes go. Stevia is more like splenda in that you don't need very much at all, it is potent stuff.