Doesn't Give Me an Upset Stomach
This is one of the only blends that doesn't upset my stomach. There is another brand I purchase because when I'm in a pinch and am not doing a THM bulk order. The other brand I've noticed gives me an upset stomach (but I use it anyway for some yummy treats because it's not super bad but there is some upset).<br />I would love if this was made here in the U.S. though. I know they said they know the growers and such but it would be nice. Here is their reply about it being grown in China:<br />Yes, our Super Sweet blend is made from non GMO erythritol and our Organic Pure Stevia Extract Powder which is grown and processed in China.<br />Here is an excerpt from an article recently published by Trim Healthy Mama on the this subject:<br />&#34;Serene's husband Sam recently returned from his second trip to where our Stevia is grown, harvested dried then extracted. While many companies are hush-hush about where they get their Stevia from (which in the world of Stevia is either from South America or China), we're so excited and proud of our source that we'll have a soon to be released documentary about it. There are many myths about the processing of Stevia, mostly put out by scare tactic bloggers who have never been to the countries where this plant is grown and extracted! So much of the speculation about processing is hearsay not fact. We want to show you the beautiful organic farms, the gentle processing methods used and some of the incredible landscape in this part of the country that has been dedicated to organic farming. We truly feel like God blessed us with the gift of being able to partner with organic farming communities who have been using the same growing methods for centuries without use of pesticides or other toxins.<br />People often get worried when they hear that a product comes from China. We felt the same way until we were able to send members from our own THM team to visit, not once but twice. They've been able to get to know the farmers and their families more and film the extraction from leaf to powder. Just like there are good and bad practices here in the United States, we've discovered that is the case in every country&#34;<br /><br />I will purchase again.
Rating: 4 stars