Stevia Substitutions

Flavor: Many people find monk fruit sweetener has a more natural, pleasant taste than stevia, which can have a noticeable bitter or licorice-like aftertaste at higher concentrations. If you've been struggling with stevia's aftertaste, monk fruit may be a welcome improvement.

Texture: When comparing baking blends (not pure extracts), both produce similar results — pale baked goods that don't brown or caramelize like sugar. The texture in cakes and cookies will be comparable, though neither produces the same crispness or chewiness that real sugar provides.