Great Value Granulated Stevia Sweetener, No Calorie, 9.7 oz

I have Type: 2 Diabetes and must watch my intake of sugar (real) and other food products which raise my A1c considerably. I've found that preparing my Iced Tea with the Great Value stevia product helps keep my blood in-check. Highly recommended, and the cost is good too.

Stevia packaged primarily for cooking because the ratio to sugar is the same! It can be used in tea or coffee but it's not the same as the packets or bulk stevia. Stevia by Great Value is sweeter than sugar %26 very little is needed to sweeten a hot or iced beverage!

I was a bit surprised when I first started using this product. I have been using generic Splenda for many years. The large bag that you measure your self. I use a protein powder and mix the sweetener and the protein powder together is a container and then just use some of that in my coffee in the morning. I had gotten use to the ratio I was using for the 'splenda' type sweetener' and used the same ratio when I mixed the new batch after I decided to try this Stevia sweetener (GV brand). They both say they measure the same as sugar. OH no they do not! I personally think that this Stevia is sweeter and tastes sweeter than the Splenda so I use far less of it and it makes it a better, more economical purchase. So just FYI, I think it is saving me money. I am using less than I did before. Yes, it does cost more, about $2.00 per bag but it seems to last longer and goes farther, so I think I am winning out in the long run. I think you should try it.

Really good generic of Stevia. Easy to use, just like sugar. For convenience and ease of dispensing I do transfer mine to a canister. There is a lot of of airborne product if you pour or shake to empty the package or close the package trying to get the air out. Same with higher price brands. Use a scoop and be gentle and you will not have all that loss and excess powder flying in the air!

I like the sweetness without having sugar on my food! The bag is a little hard to pour from, without spilling any. It would be so much better if they had an opening near the top like a spout on a juice drink carton. I only use this sugar substitute, since trying it. It is so much better than most of the older kind found at every coffee station.

It took me quite a few months to get used to the taste of stevia. And that experience wasn't the most pleasant. I usually only use it in my coffee, as I've tried it when cooking and baking, without much success. I do love it for my coffee now though.

NOT FOR DIABETES! Purchased this thinking it would be safe for my diabetic husband, he is recently diagnosed and we are making all the switches to more friendly foods, this completely spiked his levels, if I had done more research I would have known that the added maltodextrin, a highly processed carbohydrate that has a very high glycemic index is considered one of the things to avoid most with diabetes. This may be a good product for those who are just looking for a calorie saver, but if you have diabetes, please look at the monk fruit sweeteners that do not have added fluff for profit.

Contains maltodextrin as filler. Maltodextrin has a higher glycemic index than sugar and is not recommended by doctors for diabetics and weight loss. It's incredibly annoying that it's added to so many low calorie sweetener options and not obvious from front of packaging.

Not sure why the reviews are so high on this product. The first ingredient is Maltodextrin, which is a processed filler and is high on the glycemic index. Diabetics do not buy this! Also it just doesn't taste as good as regular stevia, and doesn't dissolve in hot drinks as easily. Will never buy this again, and will switch back to other brands like Splenda and Kroger.

According to the nutrition reported, this product has no carbs, so, there is no glycemic load or impact. The problem is that the first ingredient listed is maltodextrin. According to WebMD and tap.health, "The glycemic index of maltodextrin is between 85 and 110, which classifies it as a high glycemic food, meaning it can cause rapid spikes in blood sugar levels. This makes it particularly concerning for individuals with diabetes or insulin resistance." This product is likely dangerous for diabetics and prediabetic, like me. The nutrition information needs to account for the impact of maltodextrin, not just stevia.