Giveaways Day 3: A Different Kind of Stevia

October 29, 2008 by Alison @ Wholesome Goodness

On Monday, I posted a giveaway for NuNaturalsNuStevia NoCarb Blend packets (stevia extract couched in erythritol, a sugar alcohol), and today I’m offering the same company’s originalWhite Stevia Powder packets. If you’ve been looking for an alternative to frightening artificial sweeteners, look no further! Stevia is perfect for most diabetics and hypoglycemics, as well as for those who simply want to keep their sugar intake low.

This stevia blend contains a minuscule amount of maltodextrin rather than erythritol — just enough to give the stevia some bulk. It makes it much easier to pour or to use only 1/2 a packet. I compared the NoCarb blend with this original blend by dipping my fingers in them, and it seems to me that this one may taste even better. Keep in mind, though, that the amount used in a recipe is so small (only 4 packets in a batch of ice cream), this difference would be unnoticeable. One packet of this blend contains 1 carbohydrate and zero calories.

I wrote about why I love NuNaturals NuStevia and why it’s so superior to SweetLeaf, Now, and other brands here, here, and here. NuStevia doesn’t have that awful aftertaste that plagues other stevia. With this powder, I can now sweeten ice cream 100% with stevia, as in this Strawberry Coconut confection:

I will be giving away 10 packets of this NuStevia to each of 3 winners. To enter the giveaway, leave a comment below. The only requirements are a valid email address (so I can contact you if you win) and a shipping address within the contiguous USA. I will perform a random drawing on Saturday, November 1st and contact the winners then.

To enter my other giveaways, go herefor Monday’s NuStevia NoCarbs Blend giveaway and here for Tuesday’s Lavender Herbal Tea giveway (in a beautiful satin pouch, no less!). Also, don’t forget to visit Bloggy Giveaways Quartly Carnival for hundreds more giveaways.

Bonne chance!

Posted in Giveaway | 46 Comments

46 Responses to “Giveaways Day 3: A Different Kind of Stevia”

on October 29, 2008 at 8:49 am Miranda

I would love to try this Stevia!! I love Stevia, but have never used this brand of it. Thanks for the giveaway!!
on October 29, 2008 at 8:53 am Nancy M.

I’ve heard about Stevia from a friend, but never tried it. Thanks for letting me enter!
on October 29, 2008 at 9:23 am Audra Marie

My kids and I would love to win this. Thanks so much for introducing me to a better brand of Stevia.
on October 29, 2008 at 10:12 am Amy

I would love to try this !
on October 29, 2008 at 11:17 am Rachel R.

I’d love to give this a try. Thanks for the giveaway!
on October 29, 2008 at 11:53 am Michele

I’d love to try this!!

Thanks!
on October 29, 2008 at 11:58 am Loralynn

I have been wanting to try stevia! Please enter me!
on October 29, 2008 at 12:00 pm Trish

I would love to try Stevia. Thanks for the chance!
on October 29, 2008 at 12:02 pm Adrienne

I’d love to try this brand - all we have is SweetLeaf around here (that I can find, at least). Thanks!
on October 29, 2008 at 12:23 pm pamspride

I just found a homemade toothpaste recipe using Stevia so I would love to win this so I could try it!
on October 29, 2008 at 12:23 pm Shannon

Looks great, count me in!
on October 29, 2008 at 3:01 pm Stephanie @ Keeper of the Home

I’ve tried several other brands, and haven’t found any that my husband likes, so maybe this one would be a winner? Count me in. Thanks!
on October 29, 2008 at 3:10 pm Suzy

great idea! I’ve been wanting to try this!
on October 29, 2008 at 3:21 pm Kam A

Thank you for the great giveaway!

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on October 29, 2008 at 4:41 pm gaitha

Sign me up
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on October 29, 2008 at 5:16 pm sarah

i really want to give this a try, i’d love to win it!
on October 29, 2008 at 5:32 pm April in CT

Count me in! )
on October 29, 2008 at 5:40 pm Jackie B.

Love to try it. Count me in!
on October 29, 2008 at 7:04 pm Barb J.

We have just started trying Stevia!
on October 29, 2008 at 7:07 pm coupongal

Please enter me in this!

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on October 29, 2008 at 10:34 pm Aldara

I would love to try this. Thanks!
on October 29, 2008 at 10:54 pm Alicia

I’d really like to try this.

Thanks for the giveaway! >^..^<
on October 30, 2008 at 5:33 am Lorri

Wow…that strawberry coconut confection looks lovely.

I would love to try this….
on October 30, 2008 at 8:31 am tricia

I would love to try this. I am trying to cut out the sugar and the artificial stuff scares me.
on October 30, 2008 at 9:37 am Michelle

I LOVE STEVIA!!! I think it’s the best thing out there. What I like about SweetLeaf is that they dont mix their stevia with minuscule amount of maltodextrin but with inulin fiber. All you get is Stevia, inulin fiber and no aftertaste. Also they only use pure water in their extraction process, no alcohols or chemical.
on October 30, 2008 at 9:49 am Erika

Would like to try this
on October 30, 2008 at 9:58 am Carrie

I’d love to try this brand of stevia. Thanks!
on October 30, 2008 at 1:59 pm Betsy

I want to try this!
on October 30, 2008 at 2:40 pm Sandra

My Mom uses stevia but I have never tried. I would love to be entered in this giveaway!

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on October 30, 2008 at 4:15 pm Michelle

I have never used stevia, but have read how wonderful it is supposed to be. I would love to be entered.
on October 30, 2008 at 4:16 pm audreyoka

I know I entered the other contest you had, but I really do want to try this, so I’m entering again.
on October 30, 2008 at 4:39 pm Jennifer

I really want to try this, thanks for the giveaway!

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on October 30, 2008 at 7:17 pm Ashley

My friend told me about Stevia. Neither of us have had a chance to try it though. We’d love the chance!
on October 30, 2008 at 7:56 pm pinklady

Yay for Stevia.
on October 31, 2008 at 10:33 am Valerie

how cool
on October 31, 2008 at 11:21 am Jesica

I would LOVE to win this for my husband. He was just recently told he was pre-diabetic, so we’re watching his sugar intake very closely
on October 31, 2008 at 1:39 pm Becca

I’ve never tried Stevia, thanks!!!
on October 31, 2008 at 2:30 pm Tania

Love Stevia!!
on October 31, 2008 at 4:54 pm Amanda Williams

Count me in too, please! Keeping my fingers crossed here!
on October 31, 2008 at 5:24 pm Hil'Lesha

Sounds great!
on October 31, 2008 at 7:45 pm Sherry

This sounds wonderful as well! Thank you for giving all of us a second chance.
on October 31, 2008 at 10:33 pm kristen

I had to give up my artificial sweeteners, but am not crazy about using cane sugar. I am loving the idea of Stevia as an alternative
on November 1, 2008 at 7:33 am Darcie

This sounds great!
on November 1, 2008 at 9:09 am Chrysa

I woulds love to try it. Thanks for the giveaway!
on November 1, 2008 at 12:47 pm Ginny

If this is still open, count me in!
on November 1, 2008 at 4:36 pm Donna K

Count me in please.