Truvia® FAQs & Health Information

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Are Truvia and Stevia the same?

No. Steviol glycosides (Stevia leaf extract) is a key ingredient in Truvia Sweeteners. Each delicious taste of Truvia Sweetener contains purified extract made from the best-tasting parts of the stevia plant.

Ingredients

Truvia Calorie-Free Sweetener in spoonable jar and pouch form, contains three ingredients: erythritol, stevia leaf extract (steviol glycosides) and natural flavourings.

Stevia leaf extract also known as steviol glycosides comes from the stevia plant. Over 200 times sweeter than sugar, stevia leaf extract is the primary sweetening ingredient in Truvia Calorie-Free Sweetener.

Like pepper, salt or any other spice that would be used to heighten the taste of food, natural flavourings are used to bring out the best of Truvia calorie-free sweetener.

Erythritol is used as an ingredient to provide bulk and the sugar-like crystalline appearance and texture for Truvia Calorie-Free Sweetener. Erythritol occurs in a variety of fruits, such as grapes and pears. The erythritol used in Truvia Calorie-Free Sweetener is produced through a fermentation process.

Chicory root fibre (inulin) is a fructan extracted from chicory root. Fructans occur in foods such as agave, artichokes, asparagus, chicory, leeks, garlic, onions, and wheat.

Products

Truvia Calorie-Free Sweetener adds calorie-free sweetness to foods and beverages. It’s available in tablet and spoonable form. Click here for more info.

testTruvia for Baking Caster is a plant-based, low-calorie sweetener specifically formulated as a low sugar alternative for baking. With a mix of stevia leaf extract (steviol glycosides), erythritol, and chicory root fibre (inulin)– it sweetens, bakes, and measures spoon-for-spoon like caster sugar.

Truvia For Baking Icing is a plant-based, low-calorie sweetener specifically formulated as 0 sugar alternative for baking. With a mix of stevia leaf extract (steviol glycosides), erythritol and corn starch – it sweetens , bakes, and measures spoon-for-spoon like icing sugar. Whether you’re making iced cupcakes, cheesecake or dusting on doughnuts use Truvia For Baking Icing anywhere you use icing sugar.

Truvia For Baking Brown is a plant-based, low-calorie sweetener specifically formulated as a brown sugar alternative for baking. With a mix of stevia leaf extract (steviol glycosides), erythritol and a hint of molases – it sweetens, bakes, and measures spoon-for-spoon like brown sugar. Perfect for sweet and savoury dishes, from marinades to dressings. We’ve specifically formulated to lift the deep, rich flavours in your cooking.

Truvia Calorie-Free Spoonable Sweetener is perfect for drinks. Each pack has 180 servings where you only need a third of a teaspoon for the same sweetness as sugar. Truvia For Baking Caster has been specifically formulated to perform just like sugar in baking. The small inclusion of chicory root fibre leaves your bakes light, golden and moist. It is easy to convert from full sugar recipes when using Truvia For Baking Caster, simply use spoon-for-spoon in exactly the same way you would sugar.

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The “best before” date is printed on all packages of Truvia Sweetener products. It is usually found on the bottom of the package or back panel.

Dietary Restrictions

Yes! Truvia Calorie-Free Sweetener does not contain sugar or calories. For any questions or concerns, please consult your medical professional.

Truvia Sweetener products do not contain animal products and are suitable for both vegetarians and vegans.

Truvia sweetener products are PARVE.

Truvia Calorie-Free Sweetener in spoonable jar and pouch form products are gluten-free as well as the whole Truvia For Baking range.

Truvia sweetener products are not organic certified.

Safety

The safety of ingredients in Truvia Sweetener products are well-established on a global basis. Truvia is a plant-based stevia sweetness sweetener with 3 simple ingredients; extracts from the sweet stevia leaf, erythritol found in fruits like grapes or pears, and natural flavourings. We take great care to make sure our products are deliciously sweet, to be safely enjoyed by millions of our customers.

There are no known side effects of Truvia Sweetener products and they are not known to be contraindicated for any medical conditions. For any questions or concerns, please consult your medical professional.

Cooking/Baking

Yes, Truvia Sweetener products can be used in cooking and baking. Truvia For Baking Caster Sweetener measures spoon-for-spoon like caster sugar and bakes and browns in recipes. Truvia For Baking Icing Sweetener measures and sweetens like icing sugar in recipes. Check out our recipes to get started today!

Use our Truvia Sweetener conversion charts to achieve the best taste results when substituting for sugar in recipes. All Truvia For Baking products are spoon-for-spoon replacements to sugar so you can use the same amount of sweetener as you would caster sugar, icing sugar or brown sugar.

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