Swerve and Pyure

(Liza) #1

I have read that swerve and Pyure are fine for keto diets but the carb content is 2 carbs for every 1/2 teaspoon. I prefer this over plain stevia but the carb load is too high. Is there something I don’t know that makes it ok to use?

(Allie) #2

Use the search function to look up sugar alcohols, it’ll help you understand :blush:

(You've tried everything else; why not try bacon?) #3

Pyure is a blend of stevia and erythritol. It must be mostly erythritol by weight, because the label says a 2 g serving contains 2 g of erythritol. The thing about sugar alcohols is that you can count the grams as half the number listed, because of the way they affect most people’s systems. Some folks count the full amount, some only count half. It depends on what you are comfortable with.

#4

Artificial sweeteners are idiosyncratic in the effect they have on different people. It is a very good example of “your milage may vary”. You can test your BG (or carefully track the metric of your choosing) to determine is impact on your body/goals.

(Liza) #5

Do most keto dieters allow it? It is my preference but I have stopped using it.

(Brian) #6

I like Pyure sweetener, the one that’s erythritol and stevia.

I use it mostly for baking. When I use Swerve, it never tastes sweet enough for me. The granulated erythritol adds bulk which many recipes need to replace the sugar. The stevia replaces the sweetness the erythritol doesnt, at least for me. Plus, my local Wal-Mart has it on the shelf where I have to order Swerve online.

Some can use artificial sweeteners without issue. Others can’t. You’ll have to figure that one out for yourself.

I don’t use enough to worry about the possible carbs (debatable anyway). Mostly I ignore them and haven’t had issue with them. If I was having issues, I’d look more closely.

Good luck!

(Liza) #7

Thank you.

(Christopher) #8

According to the Swerve website, “Erythritol is somewhat of an anomaly in the carbohydrate world, since it only contributes 0.2 calories per gram. Erythritol is absorbed in the small intestine and then 90% is eliminated by the body, so it’s never metabolized. Basically, we don’t absorb the ingredients in Swerve, so it can’t contribute a significant amount of calories.”

(You've tried everything else; why not try bacon?) #9

Another stevia/erythritol blend is sold under the name of Truvia. But beware—the same brand-name also sells stevia blended with sucrose. And so does Stevia in the Raw, I believe.

The moral of the story: Just read the list of ingredients carefully, to be sure exactly what you’re getting.