I have used the Powdered Swerve in frostings before at my daughter's recommendation, and was well pleased with the results. When I discovered I was almost out of my Powdered Swerve AND my regular erythritol mix, I started searching and found this pack. I was delighted to find this bundle that includes both powdered and granulated sweetener.
In my opinion, Swerve is an excellent substitute for refined sugar. As a sugar alcohol, it is safe for the diabetic in my family and does not spike my glycemic level, yet measures the same as sugar and tastes like sugar. As I have been working on weight loss and healthy eating, this is an integral component that helps keep me from craving off-plan sweets. One comment about the taste/sensation of products like Swerve - you will enjoy them more if you get off of refined sugar, but it isn't required, and any sweetener that contains Erythritol causes some people to experience a slight cooling effect in their mouth when eating it. I actually no longer notice that, and just enjoy the yumminess of my home made treats!
When I opened my Amazon box, I thought at first I only had one bag of Swerve in there, but it is shrink wrapped together - the powdered and granulated bags - and arrived undamaged and ready for me to open.
When you start using Swerve, I recommend that you try a little less than the amount of sugar in a recipe, and increase it as desired. Sometimes I use less, and sometimes more, but in general, it tends to be pretty much the same measure as sugar. One last thing - unlike products with xylitol in them, Swerve is not toxic to my dog.
PROS:
Conducive to weight loss and maintenance
Does not spike your glycemic level
Safe for diabetics
Measures like sugar
Tastes like sugar to most people
Has both powdered and granulated Swerve - one package of each - in this listing
Not toxic to my pup
CONS:
It is more expensive than refined sugars, but I also no longer have to take as many prescriptions to regulate blood pressure, etc having lost over 50 pounds so that part doesn't bother me at all
CONCLUSIONS:
I wish it were on Subscribe & Save for the convenience, but I'm going to "adult" and keep watch on my pantry so I don't run out... but if I did run out, I know with Prime I can have my cake in a day or two, and it will be worth the wait! (Without the additional *weight*!!!)
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Erythritol, oligosacchardies and natural flavors
