Swerve Sweetener, Bakers Bundle, 12Oz Granular and Confectioners pack of 2, 4 Pack

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 maintenanceDoes not spike your glycemic levelSafe for diabeticsMeasures like sugarTastes like sugar to most peopleHas both powdered and granulated Swerve - one package of each - in this listingNot toxic to my pupCONS: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 allCONCLUSIONS: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*!!!)If you have any questions regarding my review, please do ask, and if my review is helpful to you, please consider letting me know by using the voting buttons at the end of the review. Have a blessed day!

This sugar substitute is awesome for someone needing to stay as carb-free as possible!! It measures and dissolves pretty much like the real thing. It's basically erythritol, which I researched online and found no negative PR, health-wise. It is apparently a molecule that tastes sweet but isn't absorbed by the body. I use it all the time to make ice cream for our daughter who has brain cancer and stays on a very rigid low carb diet (20g or less in a day) so as not to feed the tumor (which is inoperable). She loves it! It makes her so happy to have something that really tastes like dessert! By the way, she has survived and thrived (!) quite a ways beyond the expected time and we think it is the low carb approach. Swerve has been such a blessing to my cooking efforts!

Like a lot of people out there, I've had to cut out all the sugar, grains and starches. The problem is, I love to bake! I also love sweets! Believe me, it hasn't been easy!!! I was constantly looking for alternatives which always lead me to a dead end. So after researching Swerve, I decided to give it a try.......I've used it in cookies, cakes, frostings, put it in my coffee and my smoothies and I have to say, I'm impressed! It doesn't effect your blood sugar so I don't find my heart rate bumped up after using it, works just as good as sugar. I know we all have different taste buds but I didn't experience any bitter after taste. I will say it is very powdery when baking with it, so expect a cloud of dust when mixing! I've noticed when using the powdered sugar in frostings, it runs a lot sweeter than normal powdered sugar, so you will need to adjust accordingly to your individual taste. Very happy with this product and hope they will offer it in larger packages with a discount :)

It tastes alright but they need a bigger package. This is only a cup and a half and if you're using it as a sugar substitute in baking/recipes that are calling for 1C of sugar and Swerve is a 1:1 ratio, it gets wayyyyy too expensive to reasonably use this as a long term substitute compared to plain stevia. I understand the benefits but I can't get behind the price per ounce, OVER $1. So each cup is $8. WOW!!!!

Gastric upset was an understatement. I put it in various things before realizing this is what was making my children and I so ill. I cannot consume this. It’s as bad as sugar free gummy bears.

This could just be a personal reaction, but my mouth almost felt cold/minty while eating cookies I made with this. Next day I had tons of blisters. Bummed this will goto waste.

I actually love this product. It tastes great and doesn't leave an aftertaste. It requires slightly more to get the same sweetness as you would from regular sugar or sugar substitutes, however. The reason for the 3 stars is pricing. I can get one bag of Swerve at a local grocery for less than $8 per bag. That's where I'll be buying from now on.

I had a tablespoon to a tablespoon and a half and it gave me terrible stomach issues. The taste isn't great but it isn't terrible for an artificial sweetener. I do not recommend if you have a sensitive stomach.