Packet to Packet Conversions
In general terms, most packet sweeteners
are equal to each other or to two teaspoons of sugar. Check on the box
to verify. Stevia
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Sugar
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Stevia
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Aspartame
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Saccharin
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Acesulfame K
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Sucralose
|
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1 packet
|
1 packet
|
1 packet
|
1 packet
|
1 packet
|
1 packet
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Bulk Conversions
|
Sugar
|
Granulated Artificial
Sweeteners
|
Stevia (Packets)
|
Stevia (Bulk)
|
Clear Stevia Liquid
|
Pure Steviosides
|
| 2 tsp. |
2 tsp. |
1 packet |
1/2 tsp. |
1/4 tsp. |
1/16 tsp. |
| 1/4 cup |
1/4 cup |
6 packets |
3 tsp. |
1/2 tsp. |
3/8 tsp. |
| 1/3 cup |
1/3 cup |
8 packets |
4 tsp. |
3/4 tsp. |
1/2 tsp. |
| 1/2 cup |
1/2 cup |
12 packets |
6 tsp. |
1 1/4 tsp. |
3/4 tsp. |
| 3/4 cup |
3/4 cup |
18 packets |
9 tsp. |
1 3/4 tsp. |
1 tsp. |
| 1 cup |
1 cup |
24 packets |
12 tsp. |
2 1/2 tsp. |
1 1/2 tsp. |
| 2 cups |
2 cups |
48 packets |
24 tsp. |
5 1/4 tsp. |
3 tsp. |
Stevia
Note: This chart compares 4 types
of packaged stevia (stevia blends in packets and in some other form such
as a jar or shaker) with artificial sweeteners that have been bulked up
to equal sugar volume for volume.
Note 2: To avoid a bitter taste:
Although stevia sweetening strengths vary from one brand to another, when
you use a brand high in steviosides, you can achieve a sweeter taste without
bitterness. This chart is based on using an extract with over 90% steviosides
and a minimum of 30% rebaudiosde A. Consequently, when using a pure stevioside
with less then the stated requirements, reduce the amount of stevia listed
on the chart above by about 30% - the final product will not be as sweet,
but you'll avoid the bitter taste.
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