X-Post : Stevia - bitter aftertaste?

I made the decision this month to switch from Splenda to Stevia as a sweetener, even though I tried it once and didn't like it.

The chemical composition of Splenda really does bother me (chlorine molecule takes it from sucrose to sucralose), so I bit the bullet and bought stevia instead of my susual supply of Splenda.

Does anyone using stevia notice a bitter aftertaste, or is it just my tastebuds?

Not just you.....me too!  I can't stand it.

It is acquired taste. And you can find some stevia that is less bitter or even non bitter. I use liquid stevia made by NOW. 

You can also try the truvia - that is brand that most people tolerate well.

Also - Starting with a mix splenda and stevia - and slowly decreasing the splenda and increasing the stevia - may work well.

I use TRUVIA. Take it slowly - add small amounts until you find how much you can tolerate. I stopped using the pink, blue, and yellow packets when I did some investigating and learned that artificial (there's that word!!) sweeteners were derived from INSECTICIDES. Don't take my word for it - do a little research. Then pat yourself on the back for not using them.

Until further notice, Stevia is my drug of choice. It's naturally derived. Like I said, until further notice. I fear they will find some evil side-effect in 5 years.

Can't life be easier for us? LOL!

 Insecticides ...YUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!  I use Truvia also . Don't have to use allot as it is sweet. So far use it in cereal. Haven't had surgery yet.

The brand definitely matters. I had to try 3 or 4 before I found one I liked. However, my friend likes a different one, so all I can say is that they are NOT all equal in taste. Good luck!