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Stevia extract is a natural sweetener that is 300 times sweeter than sugar. A couple of our recipes in previous posts used to have Splenda in the ingredients list, but in light of some recent findings about possible health risks, we have replaced Splenda with Stevia because we feel it is a healthier choice.

According to SplendaInfo.com "Splenda is not a natural product and is not grown or cultivated as a natural product would be." Stevia, on the other hand, is a plant extract and although not without some controversy, is clearly a better, more health conscious choice.