Zensweet Bakers Special - Monk Fruit Sweetener( 1lb) and Vanilla Bean Cake(11.7 oz)- 1 ea -Sugar Free, Gluten Free, Non GMO

I guess I am just too naive and went by the large lettering on the package to think I was getting pure monk fruit when ordering. When I received my package and noticed the "other" ingredients I was really annoyed. Would have made me feel better if it had tasted good, but I hate it. It leaves me with an aftertaste I definitely do not like. I am going to see if I can get my money back on this product......After checking out returns, it looks like I am going to be out my money, because it mentioned something like "unopened". Don't know how I could taste it if I hadn't opened it. Maybe I am wrong about this, but I don't see me getting my money back. If you want pure monk fruit, be sure you actually check the ingredient list and not go by the "headline".

A little bit of my background: I suffer from “leaky gut syndrome” and cutting all processed foods and sugars have helped my digestive issues tremendously along with the recommended supplements from Dr.Axe . I have been on this new “diet” regimen for about 3 months and I feel wonderful for the first time in many years.Now to my review- I am extremely disappointed in this product. I added a teaspoon of this sweetener to my usual oatmeal in the mornings and after I finished my breakfast I had a horrible stomach ache that lasted all day and had to stay close to the restroom due to the laxative effect it had on me. My stomach got so bloated it was hard to the touch. I strongly advice persons who suffer from digestive issues who purchase this sweetener for the first time to try it at home knowing it could possibly give them secondary digestive effects.I wish I could get a full refund for this product but unfortunately the seller doesn’t accept returns. That is very disappointing as well :(

I purchased this product in June as well as another brand. I used it once and then sealed it up very well. I did the same with the other brand. I reopened it in September & it was rock hard. The other brand flowed perfectly. I didn't want it to go to waste, so I added hot water to make a syrup I could use in drinks. Even when I put boiling water in the bag, the granules stayed hard. I then used utensils to loosen them. As I worked to get a liquid, there were still hard lumps that I am trying to get out with a masher. I am going to stick with the other brand which is absolutely perfect at all times.

Okay...so, I bought this sweetener because I am trying to eliminate sugar out of my diet. I don't like using artificial sweeteners so, I am opting for this monk fruit blend with erythritol, which is a sugar alcohol, and stevia, all of which are natural sweeteners but have low to no impact on the glycemic index. The only thing I need a sweetener for is my coffee. The creamer I had been using is loaded with sugar. 👎 I figured if I could find a good sweetener, I could make my bulletproof coffee again. So, my monkfruit sweetener came in and I was excited to try it. I made my 32oz coffee as usual but used the heavy cream and this sweetener. It tasted amazing! I had finally found a sweetener that didn't have that weird aftertaste! Yay!!! 😍..... UNTIL.....I swear it felt like an alien was growing inside me. I could literally watch my stomach rolling. Then the gurgles started. 🥴 Not only did it feel like I was growing an alien inside, it sounded like it too. My gut was making noises that I had no idea it could make. Well...let's just say that I couldn't leave the house yesterday afternoon. 😳😵😩💩 Even now, I lay here and my stomach is still making inhuman noises. I guess that I will be eliminating coffee out of my diet since I can't find a sweetener (I've tried several)that doesn't cause the alien gut or tastes terrible. 😳😫😭 May God be with my family. So, if you are in the process of eliminating sugar and need a natural sweetener, DO NOT GET THIS ONE! 😫 Unless you need a quick fix for constipation.

I've been trying non-sugar sweeteners for years since I'm a diabetic including stevia, xylitol, and erythritol. I found most to have a bitter and weird aftertaste, and erythritol by itself wasn't quite sweet enough. But, Zensweet has monk fruit extract and GMO-free erythritol and the combination is perfect. Just the right amount of sweetness. Also, the erythritol makes the consistency more like sugar and does have zero glycemic index.Overall, I really like the product. I use it all the time and it’s a great replacement for diabetics interested in natural sweeteners and for anyone watching their sugar intake. Will be buying again.

One of the best tasting sweetener mixes but you have to use a lot. I used to tolerate Xylitol well but now it causes bloating & the runs so I also tried Allulose (same problem), pure Erythritol (ok flavor but have to use shovelfuls) Stevia (didn't like flavor), pure Monkfruit powder & liquid (too bitter & expensive), Lakanto gold (about the same), and Splenda/Sucralose (tastes good but artificial & worry about side effects). Nothing will ever beat brown sugar in my coffee but ZenSweet with a little Splenda is good enough and keeps my blood sugar low. No problems with runny bowels/excess gas. I wish I could go back to Xylitol since it has a slight minty aftertaste I enjoy but too many "close calls" having to sprint like Usain Bolt to the nearest facility.

This is probably the best sugar substitute out there by far, and my girlfriend and I have tried them all. We have started regularly using it in our coffee and cooking, and I honestly can’t tell any difference in the taste. It actually may taste even better than sugar. If you are health conscious, its worth giving this a try because it doesn’t require sacrificing any of the flavors you love but it is definitely way better for you.

Best Alternative to SugarI love ZenSweet! I've had a love/hate relationship with sweets for as long as I can remember! Over the years I've become more conscience about the effects sugar has on my body. As I began my search for substitutes, I realized most of the sweeteners on the market were either artificial, taste bad or both. ZenSweet is all natural and tastes great. I've started to use ZenSweet instead of sugar in my desserts and my children haven't even noticed! This product is great.