Truvia FAQ: Health Information & Safety
Have a question about Truvia sweetener products? We have answers. Simply click the links below to navigate. If you can't find what you're looking for, please contact us.Are Truvia and Stevia the same?
No. Stevia leaf extract is a key ingredient in Truvia sweeteners. Each delicious taste of Truvia sweetener contains purified extract made from the best-tasting parts of the stevia plant.Ingredients
What is Truvia Calorie-Free Sweetener made from?
Truvia Calorie-Free Sweetener, in packet and spoonable form, contains three ingredients: erythritol, stevia leaf extract and natural flavours.
What is Stevia Leaf Extract?
Stevia leaf extract comes from the stevia plant. Over 200 times sweeter than sugar, stevia leaf extract is the primary sweetening ingredient in Truvia Calorie-Free Sweetener.
What are “Natural Flavours?”
Like pepper, salt or any other spice that would be used to heighten the taste of food, natural flavours are used to bring out the best of Truvia calorie-free sweetener.
What is Erythritol?
Erythritol is used as an ingredient to provide bulk and the sugar-like crystalline appearance and texture for Truvia Calorie-Free Sweetener. Erythritol is found naturally in a variety of fruits, such as grapes and pears. The erythritol used in Truvia Calorie-Free Sweetener is produced through a fermentation process.
What is Chicory Root Fiber?
Chicory root fiber is a naturally sourced fructan from the chicory root. Fructans occur in foods such as agave, artichokes, asparagus, chicory, leeks, garlic, onions, and wheat.
Products
What is Truvia Calorie-Free Sweetener?
Truvia Calorie-Free Sweetener adds calorie-free sweetness to foods and beverages. It’s available in packet and spoonable form. Click here for more info.
What is Truvia Cane Sugar Blend?
Truvia Cane Sugar Blend is a blend of Truvia Calorie-Free Sweetener and sugar. It provides sugar-like taste and texture in recipes and offers comparable sweetness with 75% fewer calories than sugar alone. Click here for more info.
What is Truvia Brown Sugar Blend?
Truvia Brown Sugar Blend is a blend of Truvia Calorie-Free Sweetener and brown sugar. It provides brown sugar-like taste and texture in recipes and offers comparable sweetness with 75% fewer calories than brown sugar alone. Click here for more info.
What is Truvia Sweet Complete® Granulated All-Purpose Sweetener?
Truvia Sweet Complete® Granulated All-Purpose Sweetener is a mix of stevia leaf extract, erythritol, and chicory root fiber. This calorie-free product bakes and browns in recipes and measures and provides the same sweetness as traditional sugar.
What is Truvia Sweet Complete® Icing Sweetener?
Truvia Sweet Complete® Icing Sweetener is a calorie-free powdered sweetener that sweetens and measures like icing sugar in recipes. Whether you’re making frosting, cheesecake or lemon bars, use Sweet Complete® Icing Sweetener anywhere you use powdered or icing sugar.
How is Truvia Sweet Complete® Granulated All-Purpose Sweetener different from Truvia Calorie-Free Sweetener?
Truvia Sweet Complete® Granulated All-Purpose Sweetener has been developed for use in most baked goods where sugar provides important functionality beyond sweetness. Baked goods made with Truvia Sweet Complete® Granulated All-Purpose Sweetener will have a more sugar-like texture, have increased moistness, and spread and brown more like recipes made with sugar. It is easy to convert from full sugar recipes when using Truvia Sweet Complete® Granulated All-Purpose Sweetener for baking applications as it is a cup-for-cup replacement for sugar.
Where can I buy Truvia sweetener products?
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How long do Truvia sweetener products stay fresh?
The “best before” date is printed on all packages of Truvia sweetener products. It is usually found on the bottom of the package.
Dietary Restrictions
Can people with diabetes use Truvia Calorie-free Sweetener?
Yes! Truvia Calorie-Free Sweetener does not contain sugar or calories. But please note Truvia Sugar Blends are a blend of Truvia Calorie-Free Sweetener and sugar. People with diabetes must take note of the sugar content if they choose to use Truvia Sugar Blends. For any questions or concerns, please consult your medical professional.
Are Truvia sweeteners keto-friendly?
Truvia Calorie-Free Sweetener is keto-friendly. The carbohydrates listed on the label come from erythritol, which passes through the body without being broken down for energy in the same way as other carbohydrate sources. Truvia Sugar Blends are not keto-friendly. They contain a blend of Truvia Calorie-Free Sweetener and sugar.
Does Truvia contain any animal products?
Truvia sweetener products do not contain animal products and are suitable for both vegetarians and vegans.
Do Truvia sweeteners contain GMOs?
The Truvia Sweetener Products are certified Non-GMO by the SGS Supply Chain Program. Visit Non-GMO and No-GE | SGS for more information.
Is Truvia Kosher?
Truvia sweetener products are PARVE.
Is Truvia gluten-free?
Truvia sweetener products are gluten-free.
Is Truvia organic?
Truvia sweetener products are not organic certified.
Safety
Is Truvia safe?
The safety of ingredients in Truvia sweetener products are well-established on a global basis.
Are there any known drug interactions with Truvia?
There have not been any targeted safety studies to evaluate the potential for drug interactions but there are no known interactions between Truvia sweetener products and any prescription or over the counter medications. For any questions or concerns, please consult your medical professional.
Is Truvia safe for my medical conditions?
There are no known side effects of Truvia sweetener products and they are not known to be contraindicated for any medical conditions. For any questions or concerns, please consult your medical professional.
Cooking/Baking
Can Truvia sweetener products be used in cooking and baking?
Yes, Truvia sweetener products can be used in cooking and baking. Truvia Sweet Complete® Granulated All-Purpose Sweetener measures cup-for-cup like sugar and bakes and browns in recipes. Truvia Sweet Complete® Icing Sweetener measures and sweetens like icing sugar in recipes. Check out our recipes to get started today!
How much Truvia should I use when substituting for sugar?
Use our Truvia sweetener conversion charts to achieve the best taste results when substituting for sugar in recipes. Truvia Sweet Complete® Granulated All-Purpose Sweetener and Truvia Sweet Complete® Icing Sweetener are cup-for-cup replacements to sugar so you can use the same amount of sweetener as you would granulated sugar or icing/powdered sugar.
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