Question 1

What's the difference in this stevia and Now's Original Stevia?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 "Now Foods" brand liquid stevia bottles that aren't flavored.  The original sports an orange label, has an 11% alcohol base, and is not organic.  The green label is organic with an 11% alcohol base.  There is also a blue label bottle which is organic and non-alcoholic, with a vegetably-derived glycerine base.  Those with alcohol have the consistency of water, and some people think they mix better into beverages.  The glycerine-based kind is a bit viscous (about like pancake syrup), but I haven't found it any less mixable, even in iced beverages.  Then there are the flavored ones, which come in French Vanilla, Chocolate, and more--I haven't tasted any of those. I don't know whether the minute amount of alcohol affects my meds, but I currently use the organic glycerin with the blue label to be on the safe side.  I hope this answers your question, Crystal--there's a lot of confusion about the different labels, and "Now Foods" hasn't really made it easy for consumers not fastidious about researching ingredients.

Question 2

Does 4 drops really sweeten well?  Thank you

Accepted Answer

Yes, 4 drops is the perfect amount for about a 16-20 oz glass of tea or whatever.  I've actually put in more than 4 drops, maybe closer to 6 or 7 drops, and found it to be too sweet.  The good thing about the liquid stevia is even if you over sweeten your drink or whatever, it doesn't taste bitter, it simply tastes sweeter.

Question 3

Does the 2 oz. size come with a dropper? It is shown both with and without in the photos.

Accepted Answer

This 2 ounce NOW Foods size is not packaged in a dropper bottle from Swanson Health Products.

Question 4

Does the Stevia in this product of  the 'non-processed' type found in green leaf stevia, or does this product use a carcinogen like  acetonitrile ?

Accepted Answer

NOW's Stevia extract is produced utilizing a patented process which involves extraction from the natural plant Stevia leaves using only water and alcohol. The resulting extract is then prepared with a vegetarian-source enzyme (glucosyl transferase) to reduce the licorice-like and metallic aftertaste of regular stevia extracts. NOW's Stevia is USDA Certified Organic. The following are not used and not allowed: pesticides, fumigants, irradiation, other solvents, and sulfur dioxide.NOW's Stevia is derived directly from the natural Stevia plant. It is processed by extraction and then enzymatically prepared.

Specialty	Vegetarian
Weight	95 g
Ingredient Type	vegan
Brand	Now Foods
Item package quantity	1
Form	Liquid
Package Information	Bottle
Item model number	P26587
Net Quantity	236.59 millilitre
Product Dimensions	15.24 x 12.7 x 10.16 cm; 95.25 g
Ingredients	DE-IONIZED WATER, CERTIFIED ORGANIC STEVIA LEAF EXTRACT, 11% ORGANIC CANE ALCOHOL
Country of Origin	USA

Now Foods Stevia Extract, 8 Fl Ounces

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