Stevia... Is it possible to acquire a taste for it?

karynclarke

So, I just ordered some powdered peanut butter and some protein powder. They both have Stevia as a sweetener, and to me they both have the same (horrible) taste.

I'm just wondering if I persevere will I be able to tolerate the taste, or should I just pass these on to someone and stick with my tried and true protein powder brands and remember to stay well clear of Stevia in the future?

Also, if anyone has any tips for counteracting the Stevia taste. I've tried adding cocoa powder (1/2 Tbs) to my shake and it's slightly more palatable.

Edited because typos

Tricia7188

Stevia can have a really strong taste when companies who use it put too much. I was going to say use less but once I read it you can't do that of course with premade foods. If you know someone that would take them you could do that. But if you wanted to keep and get your moneys worth you could use less and also use some other protein or unsweetened versions at the same time to use it up. I like stevia but I only add a very small amount to JUST sweeten it or it's gross

Scubdup

Fair play for trying to persevere. I still have a near-full pack of stevia-sweetened protein in a cupboard. Tried it for 3 days, then ordered more of my usual stuff. For me, going from considering my shake a lunchtime treat, to choking it down, was too big a risk. I could easily see myself giving up in misery if I tried to stick at the stevia.

cwolfman13

I've never gotten used to it...weird after taste. I still have like 4 out of a 6 pack of stevia Ginger Beer in my fridge at home from like May....

MelanieCN77

I really don't care for the artificial sweetener flavour at all. They have got better over the years but I've no interest in getting used to it. I found that Truvia is tolerable in coffee or as a punch up for yoghurt or oatmeal, but I only use a little.

I got pretty excited about the MyProtein flavdrops I heard about on here, but of the three I ordered only one didn't taste vile - Natural Strawberry, if you're wondering, Chocolate Peanut Butter and Natural Toffee were horrid. I have little bottle of maple and coconut flavouring for baking which with the Truvia are good for the aforementioned oatmeal and whatever, and smoothies.

cwolfman13

MelanieCN77 wrote: »

I really don't care for the artificial sweetener flavour at all. They have got better over the years but I've no interest in getting used to it. I found that Truvia is tolerable in coffee or as a punch up for yoghurt or oatmeal, but I only use a little.

I got pretty excited about the MyProtein flavdrops I heard about on here, but of the three I ordered only one didn't taste vile - Natural Strawberry, if you're wondering, Chocolate Peanut Butter and Natural Toffee were horrid. I have little bottle of maple and coconut flavouring for baking which with the Truvia are good for the aforementioned oatmeal and whatever, and smoothies.

Just a point of clarification, Stevia and Truvia are not artificial sweeteners.

MelanieCN77

Fair point. Low or zero cal sweeteners?

rheddmobile

Just guessing, but many things that taste one way to some people and a different way to others are genetic, so I'm thinking it will always taste terrible to you. It tastes okay to me unless I try to pair it with natural sugars such as fruit topping on Halo Top ice cream. Next to real sugar it tastes bad to me.

Sp1tfire

depends on the person I guess. I got used to stevia after awhile of it being in my protein powder.

nowine4me

Not a fan of Stevia, it makes my tongue burn. Prefer good ole chemical-laden Splenda.

jgnatca

It makes my tongue tingle. So does cinnamon. So I started using Stevia in my Chai tea with cinnamon and in pumpkin spiced protein pancakes. Now I associate that tingle with cinnamon.

jemhh

I'm a huge fan of Sweet n Low, which I know is not terribly common. I decided to try Stevia this week for hot chocolate (I usually use Splenda or sugar for that) and didn't like it at all. I don't think it's something I'd ever develop a taste for.

dwilliamca

I like Stevia, but I add it myself in very low quantities. Too much does have a strong, sweet taste. I've never liked artificial sweeteners and like the fact that Stevia is plant based. In fact I have a Stevia plant growing in my back yard that I picked up at Home Depot and I use the leaves in cooking and in smoothies. I can't tell the difference from sugar anymore and nobody in the house ever seems to know when I use it.

ZoneFive

I've tried stevia (packets) and stevia-sweetened foods on several occasions over a couple of years, and I've never been able to acquire a taste for it. I think I've given it a good chance, and I don't plan on going there again. I'm fine with sucralose, and I'll stick with that.

karynclarke

Thanks everyone!! I think I'll give it try mixing it with my current protein powder to see if it dilutes the stevia enough, if not I'll just have to choke it up as a loss and check that I never buy anything with stevia again.

MystikPixie

I think like anything you can make your taste buds accustomed to it. I just hate that aftertaste and I'm told I'm crazy, but it smells weird to me and I don't like weird smells in my consumables.

Noreenmarie1234

Yes I hated it years ago but now I am addicted! I LOVe the taste of it and actualy prefer bars and items with a strong stevia flavor.

Noreenmarie1234

jemhh wrote: »

I'm a huge fan of Sweet n Low, which I know is not terribly common. I decided to try Stevia this week for hot chocolate (I usually use Splenda or sugar for that) and didn't like it at all. I don't think it's something I'd ever develop a taste for.

I cant stand sweet and low...so bitter. Stevia is super sweet to me.

harryt678

I'm sure over time stevia will be bareable and it might even taste great! For myself I was never able to get used to it, the fake overly sweet taste and aftertaste killed it for me