Stevia

Stevia is a plant-based sweetener, and this collection has many products built around it. Netrition carries liquid drops, packets, powders, syrups, drink mixes and hard candies, so you can sweeten coffee, bake or snack. The collection is labeled low carb.

What to look for

• Liquid: NOW Better Stevia Zero Calorie Liquid Sweetener, Truvia Calorie-Free Liquid Sweetener and SweetLeaf Sweet Drops Flavored Stevia.
• Packets and powder: NOW Better Stevia Extract Packets, Organic (75 packets), Better Stevia Balance Packets (100) and SweetLeaf Organic Stevia Sweetener Powder (3.2 oz).
• Sweets: Stevita Stevia Sweetened Sugar Free Hard Candies (3 oz pouch), Stevita Cocoa Delight Drink Mix and NuNaturals Cocoa Syrup (16 fl oz).
• Glycerite: NOW Better Stevia Glycerite, alcohol-free.
• Label check: Compare ingredients, since some blends add other sweeteners.

Add a few drops to coffee or tea, stir packets into oatmeal or use powders in baking. Package directions explain how each sweetener compares with sugar.

Brands include Stevita, SweetLeaf, Truvia, NOW, NuNaturals and GramZero.