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I am wondering if i can use truvia a sugar substitute?
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You can, however...: Most sugar substitutes like NutraSweet and Splenda are toxic and should be avoided. Truvia is relatively safe, though its marketing claim of being "all natural" is dubious. See https://authoritynutrition.com/truvia-good-or-bad/ Its main ingredient is erythritol from GMO corn. I prefer to use pure erythritol in bulk from non-GMO sources (cheaper too). See https://authoritynutrition.com/erythritol/
Answered 7/10/2018
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