So you're committed to achieving optimal health (and fighting any health issues you may be confronted with) and perhaps you've already greatly reduced or completely eliminated sugar because you know it feeds yeast, ages you quickly and leads to all kinds of serious degenerative diseases. But let's face it, there are times when something deliciously sweet is welcomed. Yet, when we do eat it, many of us feel guilty.
We humans should not feel guilty about our desired to enjoy the sweet taste. This desire for sweet-tasting foods and drinks is quite normal. In fact, our very first food, mother's milk, was warm and sweet and we've formed an emotional bond with this taste. Trying to fight and use "willpower" to avoid the desire for the sweet taste is not the answer! That would be a losing battle.
As you know, though, refined white sugar and corn syrup is poison and even natural sweeteners like agave and honey will feed yeast and make our blood more acidic. So what choice do you really have?
Introducing Lakanto, the closest natural sweetener to sugar ever, in terms of its taste and its versatility; but not in terms of the risks it poses to your health! In fact, as you will learn below, quite the contrary.
Imagine being able to (again) make sweet treats for yourself and your family that actually taste like you used sugar, but that won't have the ill effects of sugar. Impossible? Not any longer! We are thrilled to able to bring this wonderful new zero calorie all-natural sweeter that has been extremely popular in Japan to the U.S.
In the past, if you tried to make a "healthy" birthday cake for your child or bake cookies for the holidays, you may have resorted to using agave syrup or honey in your baked goods, feeling that these were better alternatives to sugar; but those natural sweeteners do feed candida and other pathogens.
Unlike sugar and the other natural sweeteners, though, Lakanto does not feed the harmful yeast (candida) and bacteria in your body. Lakanto is even safe for diabetics! And Lakanto, the amazing all-natural sweetener, has:
- Zero calories
- Zero glycemic index
- Zero additives
- No influence on your blood sugar and insulin release
- A one-to-one ratio with sugar -- so it's easy to measure and use
Frequently Asked Question
"I've been searching for something that will help my family eat healthier, but they really don't like the taste of sugar substitutes. Does Lakanto really taste good and is it safe for everyone in my family?"
Answer: Yes, absolutely! Lakanto has been safely enjoyed in Japan for over 10 years. The Japanese Ministry of Health doesn't just approve Lakanto for use in Japan, they actually recommend it for weight loss, obesity and blood sugar problems like diabetes. Lakanto has GRAS status here in the US. In fact, over 9,000 hospitals in Japan serve Lakanto to their patients.
Coincidently, at the very same time that Donna Gates began providing stevia to America, a prominent business man in Japan began a quest to find an even closer substitute for sugar. He owned Saraya Corporation, a company with an excellent reputation for bringing healthy products to the Japanese consumer. In fact, after the war ended Japan was devastated, and besides starvation and homelessness, sanitation was a serious concern. Saraya Corporation introduced a gargling machine that was (and still is) used in schools, businesses, restaurants and hospitals all over Japan. These gargling machines greatly reduced the number of illnesses and even saved countless lives.
Saraya Corporation also became the Japanese leader in environmentally safe cleaning products for personal, home and commercial use. Their excellent products are made with coconut oil. Today Saraya Corporation devotes millions of dollars each year to provide protection and safe homelands to the pygmy elephants living in the regions where their coconuts are harvested.
Mr. Saraya has a deep interest in our children's health so he challenged his team of brilliant researches and scientists to develop the perfect natural sugar substitute. After two and a half years of relentless experimentation, Lakanto was introduced and has now become Japan's third most popular sweetener, behind sugar (and sadly) aspartame. We believe that the synchronicity between Mr Saraya's intentions and Body Ecology's own allowed our worlds to eventually be drawn together, and today Lakanto can be a part of your world as well.
Lakanto is safe for anyone - kids, diabetics, people watching their weight, hypoglycemics, and, of course, anyone with a sweet tooth. And yes, Lakanto gives you the flavor of sugar, without the many downsides.
What is Lakanto Made From?
The two natural ingredients in Lakanto are Non-GMO erythritol and the supersweet extract of the luo han guo fruit. Erythritol is a sugar alcohol naturally found in grapes, pears, mushrooms, soy sauce, cheese, wine and beer, so it and has been part of the human diet for thousands of years.
You may be familiar with other sugar alcohols like xylitol, sorbitol, and malitol used in sugar-free candies and chewing gum. But erythritol is different and much better than these other sugar alcohols because it is fermented. Yes, it is made by fermenting the sugar in corn. Many people have trouble with foods sweetened with sugar alcohols. Diarrhea and gas and bloating are frequent complaints. But Lakanto does not cause diarrhea, gas and bloating. We believe it may be because Lakanto is made by fermentation while the other sugar alcohols are made from hydrogenation.
The Erythritol in our Lakanto is:
- Specially fermented from non-GMO corn so that you know it's safe.
- Naturally low calorie because your body excretes about 90% of it.
- The 10% that remains in your system turns into harmless gases and short chain fatty acids in your large intestine. (NO, Lakanto will NOT cause embarrassing flatulence.)
Erythritol is sweet, but when used alone in a product does not taste like sugar. Only when it was combined with the sweet-tasting and medicinal fruit luo han guo - in a unique patented process - was Saraya able to create an amazing replica of sugar. The exotic luo han guo fruit grows high in the Chinese mountains, in the Guangxi province.
The Chinese have been using luo han guo fruit as a sweetener and natural remedy for years. They dry the fruit, which has a sweet toffee or caramel-like flavor, and use it in teas to ease fever, coughing and phlegm. They even use the tea for digestive troubles. In fact, the Chinese call luo han guo the "longevity fruit," because the people who live where it is cultivated often reach the ripe old age of 100!
Scientists have studied luo han guo and its health benefits extensively, and they've found that this rare fruit has amazing health properties:
- Anti-carcinogenic
- Regulate blood sugar
- Able to prevent and decrease oxidative stress related to diabetes
- Prevent tooth decay
- Anti-inflammatory
- Inhibit tumor growth
- Antioxidant
- Antihistiminic
The luo han guo fruit is naturally sweet. In fact, the special extract is 300 times sweeter than sucrose! Because luo han guo extract is sweet without affecting blood sugar, it is perfect for a healthy sugar substitute. Luo han guo extract in Body Ecology's Lakanto has:
- Zero calories. Your body does not break down the unique chemical components of the fruit like other simple sugars and carbohydrates.
- Zero glycemic index. Because your body metabolizes luo han guo differently, your blood glucose and insulin levels do not rise like they do with other sugars.
- Zero additives. Lakanto is made of the natural extract of the luo han guo fruit and erythritol.
Together, the extract of luo han guo and erythritol make one of the best healthy natural sweetener discoveries of the century: Lakanto.
Frequently Asked Question:
"The other natural sweetener you have long recommended, stevia, tastes great in drinks, but not so great in baked goods. Sometimes I like to bake though. Are you sure I can really bake with Lakanto?"
Answer: Lakanto is easy to use and tastes great in all kinds of baked goods because it bakes evenly, unlike most other natural sugar substitutes! The texture of your baked goods will be excellent! When you first taste it right out of the package, you'll notice that Lakanto actually has a flavor that is reminiscent of maple syrup but in a crystal form. It also looks a lot like turbinado sugar, the coarse granulated brown sugar you might have seen in the health food store, but Lakanto has none of the calories or health risks.
You can use Lakanto like you would use regular sugar. In fact, it is a one to one substitute for sugar.
- Looks like sugar
- Tastes like sugar
- Bakes like sugar
- Smells like sugar
Just a few of Lakanto's many other uses include:
- Coffee ( if you must drink it)
- Cakes
- Cookies
- Pumpkin or sweet potato pie
- Other baked goods
- Frozen desserts
- Quinoa cereal or your favorite cereal - sprinkled on top with cinnamon and butter
Lakanto is a protective sweetener for:
- Diabetics
- Growing kids
- Anyone who wants to slow the signs of aging
- People with compromised immunity
- Weight loss
- Hypoglycemics
If you are serious about avoiding sugar, but still want to satisfy your sweet tooth, then Lakanto is the sugar solution. At Body Ecology, we believe in balance, and enjoying the sweet taste regularly is part of great health! Now you can enjoy sweet-tasting foods without worrying about your waistline, your blood sugar or your health. Lakanto is the best alternative to sugar we have ever used, and we are proud to bring it to you. Enjoy!
Tip: Put lakanto in your coffee grinder or blender to use less and still have the same sweetness quotient in your recipes, drinks, etc. Give it a try!
Lakanto is the best alternative to sugar we have ever discovered by far. Use it in all your favorite recipes for calorie-free flavor that actually improves your health.
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I love Lakanto!5/16/12
By Healthy Mama (Brookline, MA)
This is a life saver. We use it instead of maple syrup on pancakes and my daughter loves it! It has been a tremendous sugar substitute. Tastes great and is healthy! I highly recommend it.
Love it!5/15/12
By digitwhiz (Camarillo, CA)
My daughter cooked up all sorts of good stuff for Mother's Day. The only sweetener she used was Lakanto and it was great.
Great sugar alternative5/14/12
By Sportlr (Boston)
I have been in a search for a good tasting, healthy alternative to sugar, and finally found it! The taste of the typical other choices (stevia, dextrose etc) is not similar enough to sugar to use in most recipes. I have used my first bag of Lakanto for baking and as a sweetener in my coffee and I am hooked. Definitely worth a try and worth the $.
Can't live without it!5/13/12
By Stephy E. (Austin, TX)
I order this product over and over. It tastes delicious and is worth the extra $.
Excellent product to go with coffee5/13/12
By Angie (Encinitas,CA)
I use lacanto for cooking and for my coffee everyday love it can't live without it
Good5/10/12
By Jill (Los Angeles, CA)
I love this product in my coffee, although I shouldn't be drinking it,but is an alternitive to the old creamers full of sugar. It also has great flavor in some sauce reductions I have for salmon!
Loved the taste & the zero calories5/7/12
By Ana (Indianapolis, IN)
I have not found a better substitute for sugar with zero calories. The taste is great and few if anyone can tell it that it isn't sugar. Big thumbs up.
The best sweetener5/7/12
By Jackie (Lake Orion, MI)
The is absolutely the best sweetener. It is extremely versatile. It sweetens everything, just like sugar.
Great product!5/3/12
By Batman (Kansas city, KS)
I don't notice a difference when I use this in baking from regular sugar. I also like the caramel-like flavor. I wish this product was cheaper because I have TONS of friends, family, and co-workers that would buy it but can't afford it. Also I do worry about the erythritol in it because I have heard it is hard on the digestive tract which is what I thought was what body ecology is trying to correct. Even though it says it doesn't cause the symptoms (gas/bloating) I still wonder internally what is happening. I have not followed the body ecology yet but plan to start in 2 weeks and so have huge digestive problems that I can't tell if lakanto irritates it further or not. I got this information from Dr. Mercola
love it5/1/12
By ES (los angeles,CA)
I love this product.To me it tastes just like sugar without any side effects.Will buy again.
love it!4/28/12
By Linnie (Scottsdale, AZ)
having fun trying it out in recipes .A bit pricey but better than anything else I've tried!
fantastic4/28/12
By tolive (Glendale, ca)
I love, love, love this sugar substitute. It taste wonderful and baking with it is great...
Great sweetener4/23/12
By Jacqui (Whitehall, PA)
This is a great alternative to using sugar and other artificial sweeteners in just about anything. Great taste and no aftertaste.
the best substitute around for regular sugar4/19/12
By healthy choices (los angeles, ca)
i have tried other substitutes for sugar in my recipes, lakanto so far seems to be the best substitute to use in place of regular sugar. however, using lakanto in your baked goods recipes does change the texture of your baked goods. i have noticed a reduction in the moisture of the baked goodies and a slight alteration in the taste as well.
Great product!4/17/12
By Alexandra (West Hollywood, CA)
I love that there is finally a sweetener that is healthy and that I can bake with! Finally I am not missing anything yummy while keeping a healthy lifestyle. Thank you for Lakanto!!!!
Best ever4/12/12
By matthew (Los Angeles,Ca.)
Lakanto is the best sugar substitute on the market and I think I've tried them all.It bakes and tastes just like sugar with a bit of a maple like accent and no artificial or bitter after taste.
Sweet without the side effects!4/12/12
By Jeanine (Jacksonville, FL)
This works great for sweetening hot beverages, baked goods, etc. with no noticeable difference from sugar. I've tried other natural sweeteners (e.g. agave) and always experience the side effects (crash afterwards, etc.). Not with Lakanto!
Lakanto4/12/12
By Cindy (Newtown, PA)
I have been searching for a sugar substitute and this product gave me what I was hoping for and then some! It is by far the best product of its kind on the market! Tastes great, zero glycemic AND doesn't feed candida! Even my husband likes it, and he is less than excited about any alternative food I give him. I'm buying the biggest bag this time!
mixed review4/10/12
By northward (grand marais mn)
i do a fair amount of baking and have tried many sweeteners in the pursuit of gluten-free living. can't decide how i feel about lakanto yet-- it is a sweetener for sure but it seems to change the texture to change causing products poof up more. this could be a benefit in some cases-- just another variable to know about. i find there's a subtle change of flavor as well, not metallic like some stevia can be, but the flavor is different. have wondered if the corn component is involved here. it's not unpleasant, just different. and cost is a factor.
Superb sweetener!!!4/10/12
By Astrid (Alexandria, VA)
This is the best for baking! I love Body Ecology Stevia and it works great in a lot of applications but it just doesn't do the trick when you're baking. My bag of Lakanto is almost gone and I have to order another one. I was worried that it would give me a headache like the supermarket brand version but it didn't. I feel great! I've been making so many yummy treats with it.
This is Awesome Stuff!4/9/12
By JV (Higganum, CT)
Lakanto is a life saver! I am having such fun trying it in various recipes, old and new! I have so many friends and family members that struggle with Type 2 diabetes and this has given them a whole new food group to love again!
I really like lakanto4/9/12
By Jillybean (Hesoeria CA)
This is my favorite sweetner over stevia and xyliol. The only problem is that it is very expensive and I can't always buy it because of other priorities. Please let me know if there are any specials on this product or any price reductions.
Addresses my sugar craving!4/8/12
By Helen (San Diego, CA)
Love this product but wish that we could tell everyone about it so that demand would go up and the price would go down! As soon as I got this in the mail, I made my favorite hot drink and felt immediately SO satisfied for the first time in months since I have been on the BED.
5 stars4/7/12
By monsaaines (marietta, ga)
Fantastic product! Love it!!!! Highly recommend!
Excelent!4/4/12
By Marin (Tucson AZ)
This is by far the best alternative to sugar I have ever used. It can even be heated without developing an off or bitter taste
Refreshing4/3/12
By Sherri (Woodland Hills, CA)
I love Innergy Biotic! The taste is unique and
delicious. I limit myself to 4 oz a day but honestly I would like to drink half a bottle it is so good. A natural source of microflora and an fabulous drink.
S.D.
excellent4/3/12
By troy (duvall, wa)
Nice maple smell and good taste, excellent for baking.
delicious on grapefruit!4/2/12
By cmicrae (Seattle, WA)
Lakanto is a superior sugar replacement. I love to sprinkle it on grapefruit!
Excellent4/2/12
By Candy (Troy, PA)
I really like how Lakanto can be used for baking. Also, I can trust Body Ecology to carry a high quality, safe, yet tasty product. Thanks for your high standards.
great4/1/12
By Melissa (Springfield, MO)
Tastes just like sugar.
Can't be without my Lakanto.3/28/12
By Mady (Toronto, Milwaukee and Grenada)
The best healthy sugar substitute.ever. Great for Diabetics and Dieters and those who want to stay healthy and of course look good. And so of course it's a good investment.
Out with sugar ... In with Lakanto3/26/12
By Donna (Belleair Beach, FL)
Fantastic sugar replacement because it smells and taste like sugar. I sprinktle Lakanto over cut up strawberries and my son didn't even know the difference!
Love it3/24/12
By gknee (Milwaukee Wisconsin)
I love Lacanto as a sugar replacement. I treat it as the granular gold it is-- sparingly. Works great in recipes. good flavor.
Excellent3/24/12
By Sandy (Bloomfield Hills, Michigan)
Incredible that is all I can say, I do not have any problems with sugar other than I know it is poison so I have removed it from my det. I do like to have a couple of things sweetened and I used to use agave syrup but I noticed it bothered my stomach. Lakanto tastes excellent and does not bother mee at all. I wish they had travel pakets.
expensive but worth it3/24/12
By Daisy (SF, CA)
I tried working with stevia and xylitol for a long time before I finally caved in and sprang for a bag of Lakanto. I never looked back. Stevia in any form (even the powdered leaf) has a weird aftertaste, and xylitol is almost chemically sweet with a disturbing cold sensation in the mouth. Lakanto has a little bit of that cold sensation but the flavor is much fuller. Also it's easier to use in recipes than either stevia or xylitol. I use less Lakanto than the amount of sugar called for, but once you figure out your preference the conversion is easy.
Love it3/23/12
By Micky (Hurricane, WV)
I love this stuff.
Amazing!3/21/12
By Alicia (Long Beach)
Wish it was more affordable because I could not live without it. Love it!
Lakanto Sweetener3/17/12
By Gremlin (Pacifica, CA)
I've been using Lakanto to sweeten my food and it is great. I don't even know it's a different kind of sugar. I just wish this products wasn't so expensive. I'd use it more if the amount went down.
LOVE it, but expensive3/10/12
By dena (tx)
if this was cheaper, i'd order much more of it.
Taste like sugar 3/9/12
By Mike (Casper, WY)
Taste like sugar and it's Healthy for you I use it in hot & cold tea.
excellent natural sugar replacement3/9/12
By Vicky (Columbia, MD)
Lakanto is the best choice when it comes to sugar replacement. I've been using it for a few years now in baking and everything else and i'm very pleased it.
reminds us of brown sugar3/8/12
By cora (colorado)
we bought this to help us be successful on the candida diet. It tastes wonderful and saved our sugar cravings. I like that there is no after taste. Hope the price goes down someday.
great product, just pricey3/8/12
By Annie P (Portland, OR)
Im love the product- althougth have nt yet cooked with it - just eating it in raw products - but it is quite pricey. I will continue to buy but use sparingly.
Great alternative sweetner3/7/12
By Sweetie (Sanford, FL)
Lakanto is the best substitute yet for sugar.
Works great for baking.
I like to cook with!3/6/12
By ajjs. (Lewisville, Texas)
Easy to cook with; smooth sweet taste don't change flavors when you add it.
good to have on hand3/5/12
By Jan (Columbia)
Used in baking...sweetness ok!
great product3/3/12
By rplucka88 (west bend, wi)
the cost was a bit pricy but it is well worth it. It tastes like brown sugar and really adds a great flavor. I would definitely buy it again. Health benefits are a plus!!
Lakanto3/3/12
By Teresa (Allenspark, CO)
I LOVE this stuff! Being a sugar addict, this is the absolute best thing I've come across with zero calories and a zero glycemic index. And it tastes exactly like sugar. I've even baked with it and it does a great job. A bit pricey though.
sweet2/26/12
By cactus (tucson, az)
this product is perfect in every way except it is expensive.
Excellent2/25/12
By BB (Ventura, CA)
Excellent product-No longer use sugar.
Excellent Product2/24/12
By Dee (Dublin Ohio)
Excellent product! But way too expensive!
love this product2/24/12
By deb (SantaFe, NM)
Great for baking and even adding to raw food recipes. My daughter was very careful not to over use her Lakanko I had gotten her, since it was difficult to come by for a while
worth it for special occasions2/23/12
By khalsa (detroit, mi)
I like this product overall. Its a good substitute, and def doesn't give that sugar high. It's pricey so we just use it for baking. It's not economical for daily use.
Love It!2/23/12
By sunshine (Santa Rosa, Ca.)
I absolutely love Lakanto. I use it in place of sugar in everything and really appreciate the fact that there is no aftertaste. I am so happy to have a wonderful product to use in place of sugar to sweeten my food. Thank you for offering this product to your customers.
Tastes just like brown sugar2/12/12
By susan (Phoenix)
Excellent, looks and tastes like brown sugar, used one for one in recipes, and good for you, amazing!
Lakanto2/8/12
By Kar (St. Charles, IL)
I used this product to replace the sugar in cookies and it was very satisfying to me and my one son.
Great Product; Price is Prohibitive2/8/12
By LAKANTO (Oakland, CA)
Tastes good.The benefits of fermented sugar cane are not really explained. Is it completely kind to the Pancreas? Tastes good in desserts. But at $10 a cup, it is too expensive to use.
Love it!2/5/12
By sunny (Greenville, SC)
This sweetener taste great! It's perfect in tea, raw desserts and can even be made into a powdered form and used in raw almond butter fudge. Yum!!!
Best sweetener1/19/12
By Patty (Maumee, Oh)
I love this sweetener.
Italian Cookies made theBE and Lakanto Way1/19/12
By Lenore (Northridge,CA)
I made a family Italian cookie uding Qjinoa flour and Lakanto. They turned out spectacular! Great fof dunking in te Teechino or any wsrm beverage. I'm shzring with all I k.ow.
Many thanks
Lenore Fusano
Excellent sugar substitute!1/19/12
By pearl44 (Sanford, FL)
Wonderful product.
Love it!!!1/16/12
By awake (Saint Simons Island, GA)
I love this stuff!! Love to put it in my blender....turns into powder...blends much better with everything. Also love that it's cultured!!
great product1/12/12
By Natalia (La Crescenta ,CA)
It is amazing product!!
Will order again.
Excellent on Ice Cream1/10/12
By Izzy (San Diego, CA)
This was excellent to use when making ice cream, however when making cookies I didn't like the taste. I will try some other variations
Has sugar running scared!1/8/12
By Avis (Atlanta, GA)
I've been using Lakanto since BED introduced it, and have found it to be a consistently great sugar substitute. I've even converted friends who swore they couldn't give up sugar into Lakanto fans. No bitter aftertaste of Stevia and (unlike xylitol) fermented to reduce digestive reactions. Basically it tastes like brown sugar, so its perfect for baking. My only complaint is the same as everyone else's - the astronomical price. It's especially painful because it used to be both cheaper and in a bigger bag. That being said, I just ordered a new bag. For me, it's pretty crucial to breaking a longstanding sugar addiction.
Really Like It1/6/12
By Sibegirl (Maryland)
I made the lemon pie recipe for Christmas. I thought the lemon filling was delicious. My guests liked it, too. No one knew I hadn't used sugar, and no one commented on any sort of "different taste.
Best sugar substitute sugar ever! However couldn't find it in Japan.1/5/12
By Mady (Milwaukee, Wisconsin.)
Lakanto is well tolerated by our diabetic son. I use it in hot cereals and homemade drinks for myself and we love it and hope that with time this item will become less expensive as people find out that this is the very best substitute ever.....
Best sugar substitute1/5/12
By Eve (Bridgehampton, NY)
Excellent sugar substitute, especially in smoothies (i don't love stevia) and I add it to hot chocolate made with home made almond milk, cacao powder, coconut oil and chia seeds. Delicious dessert if you're having a hard time getting off sugar!
Perfect sugar substitute1/5/12
By claudiast (Rockville, md)
I now use it all the time since one of my family members has a dietary restriction. Works wonderfully with everything, for baking, cooking and making sweetened iced tea. I love it !!!
Wonderful Product!1/4/12
By Mel (Waukegan, Illinois)
Best no calorie sweetener I have ever used in my baking and general sweetening!
Delicious1/4/12
By Margo53 (Cambria, CA)
Tastes delicious, so glad to have this alternative sweetener for baking!
Great Product1/3/12
By Michelle (Hurricane, WV)
Don't miss sugar al all with this product,
Great substitute for sugar1/3/12
By Mk (Hurricane wv)
I don't miss sugar at all
great product!1/3/12
By Diane (Olympia, WA)
My husband and I have been enjoying Lakanto ever since it became available. Satisfies our sweet tooth without the effects of regular sugar or sugar replacement products. Thanks BE!
Yummy1/3/12
By Lakanto Sweetner (Bigfork)
Very nice
Yummy
Lakanto review1/2/12
By Sylvia (Naples, FL)
I personally like Lakanto and I use it for baking things. My husband and my sister in law however get tummy pain from it, even in small doses (like a tea spoon in their coffee).
Best,
Sylvia
Good product12/31/11
By Yuri (Amherst, NY)
Tastes like light brown sugar. It doesn't cause gassiness and bloating when eaten like other sugar alcohols. It is pricey so we use it sparingly, but very good for the occasional baked treat!
love it12/30/11
By Chris (Asheville, NC)
I have chronic and undiagnosed abdominal pain and digestive problems. Try to stay off sugar but it's a trial for me. This is the first sweetener that has tasted, and can be used, like sugar. It's been a godsend.
I love it12/30/11
By Mandy (Edmundston, Canada)
We love the taste and knowing what it is. It is a little expensive, but a wonderful treat. And just maybe in time, it will be a little less expensive but with the same high quality. Thanks
Like so much lakanto!12/30/11
By Mayra (Jax, fl)
Lakanto is a great product. I use it for baking and in drinks.
Love this Product12/30/11
By XXX (Pacifica, California)
I love Lakanto. I use this sweetener when I'm baking pies for my Dad who is diabetic. He loves my pies because he can have more than once piece or a larger piece than if it were made with regular sugar. My husband is also border diabetic and I am encouraging him to use this sweetener instead of regular sugar. Too bad it costs so much because I'd buy more if I had the money.
the best12/30/11
By laney (Greensboro, NC)
I absolutely was very upset when I could not order this and it was out of stock. It is the very best tasting sweetner that I have ever used and when cooked with quinoa flakes and ghee it gets really syrupy looking and tasting. I love this stuff. As a matter of fact I ordered two bags this last time because when it was out of stock I almost panicked. You will love it.
Excellent!12/30/11
By Elisabeth (Roswell, GA)
I am so happy to finally have a natural sweetener that doesn't spike insulin levels; doesn't promote candida; and has no aftertaste. Lakanto is a bit sweeter than sugar so I find myself using a little less than amount required in recipes for sugar. Please keep it in stock (-:
Wonderful product12/29/11
By Cindy (Apopka, FL)
Just like sugar only good for you. Love this product. Just wish it was cheaper...
Good taste12/29/11
By Mer (Commerce Township, MI)
love the taste but not the price. Way too expensive! Not sure why.
Good for use in baking but not for melting as it doesn't melt.
Love it sprinkled on grapefruit.
Disappointed I couldn't use it for making ice cream.
Love it12/29/11
By Sonya B. (Las Vegas, Nv )
I have made the BED oatmeal chocolate chip cookies twice with the Lakanto and the cookies came out great. Tastes just like sugar but doesn't feed the yeast. Highly recommend.
good, but misleading and WAY too expensive12/22/11
By Lisa (New York)
I bought this product twice--it's way too expensive! Make sure you know how much 800g really is before you buy it!
This produce is great, tastes good, and works in many things (but does not melt).
In place of this, ZSweet works just as well and costs significantly less (and can get it in some stores). Both products are primarily erythritol, and ZSweet is a tiny bit stevia whereas Lakanto is a tiny bit luo han. (note: Truvia is erythritol and stevia...but it's owned by Coco Cola, so I'd go for other brands first!). You could also buy erythritol on its own and just add a slight bit of stevia to it---you'll save tons of money!
That being said, I love this product, but there's no way I'm paying for it again! I feel it is very misleading to say it is Luo han, when it is mostly erythritol.
good10/12/11
By sunshine (ks)
The taste is just like sugar but a little sweeter than that. Price is very very expensive. I am satisfied with this product expect price.
I Love this Sweetener10/4/11
By Jacqui (Hacienda Heights, CA)
I am enjoying the Lakanto sweetener, which has allowed me to broaden my recipe choices. Being a diabetic as well as suffering from severe systemic candida, Lakanto sweetener has put a little sweet back onto my tastebuds. It is there for me to use whenever I convert a recipe to B.E.D.
Tasty Product10/4/11
By Sheri (Ohio)
This is a wonderful tasting product with no aftertaste. I made baked apples, mixing Lakanto and cinnamon - it turned out great. It is a good product to give my diabetic husband some "sweetness" in his diet without all the side effects. I look forward to the time when this product is more affordable so we can use it more often.
Our family loves Lakanto9/26/11
By Nantzy (Hopland, CA)
Our family avoids sugar for the most part, so we all are thankful to be able to use Lakanto. Before discovering Lankanto my husband struggled to keep his weight down, now he can sweeten his tea and still keep a trim waistline.
Excellent products9/25/11
By Sally (Middletown, Ohio)
I love this product. I have tried to order again lately but you are out of it. I have made brownie's, pancakes, and numerous other items and it is wonderful. Wish it weren't so expensive.
Great9/25/11
By Nadine Gilder (toms river new jersey)
Love It. Love It, Love It!!! I use one half the amount of what is called for in a recipe for the sugar and the taste is perfect. No after taste and always sweet enough.
Great9/25/11
By Nadine Gilder (toms river new jersey)
Love It. Love It, Love It!!! I use one half the amount of what is called for in a recipe for the sugar and the taste is perfect. No after taste and always sweet enough.
no spiking9/23/11
By susan (hawaii)
The effect of any sweetner, and I've tried all kinds, always make me fall asleep. I don't know why this is, so I've been looking for something that will not affect me. I've tried practically everything with the same result except for Lakanto. I shared it with a friend and she too said that it gave her no fluctuation in mood or otherwise. And it tastes like sugar, without any after taste. Good thing!
EXCELLENT PRODUCT9/20/11
By MARY (SALINAS, CA.)
The product arrived on time, and it is the best to sustitud sugar.
Easy to use, same taste9/17/11
By Michiekyaramiga (Laguna Hills, CA)
Before this product, I tried the stevia extract. It tastes good but we have to convert the weight, if not, it tastes soooo sweet...this product doesn't need such a complicated calculation and easy to use.
Best Sugar EVER9/13/11
By DD (Laguna Niguel, Ca)
This is by far the best sugar EVER! I just wish it was more affordable. I make the financial sacrifice though because I love my sweets :)
I am in Love9/13/11
By hisc375 (AR)
I am holding my breath and praying that we don't later find out that there is something unhealthy in Lakanto. I love this stuff. It taste JUST like sugar on my cereal! My wife's cookies melt in your mouth with sugary goodness. I had learned to love stevia, but it wasn't good for every application of sweetness, so now we have the answer.
price 9/12/11
By anya (Vallejo, Ca.)
It's better than Stevia but highly expensive. I buy it when I feel like a splurge. Wish there was something like Stevia that tastes this good.
Tastes Great!9/6/11
By sconger01 (Mukilteo, WA)
It almost reminds me of brown sugar and tastes like regular sugar. I was very pleased with the taste and no after taste.
Great substitute for sugar9/6/11
By Kris (San Jose)
My son who craves sweet taste, loves it.
Excellent Product!9/4/11
By Sambista (San Francisco, CA)
Lakanto Sweetener is an excellent tool for all of your healthy baking needs, particularly as a substitute for brown sugar. I just made a carmelized sugar cake with Lakanto and it was delicious!
Wonderful to work with baking.9/4/11
By Benita (Fargo, ND)
Great product for baking. and of course to add to anything to sweeten up.
Excellent!9/3/11
By Eve (Bridgehampton, NY)
Best tasting sweetener. I add it to smoothies, Vitality Super Green, coconut meat cheese/kefir and anything that needs sweetening. Expensive but worth it!
GREAT!9/1/11
By Lisa (San Francisco, CA)
I really enjoy using Lakanto in my ice tea It is a great sugar substitute
Very good sugar Substitute9/1/11
By Hetty (Monticello MN)
I have used this several times for baking as well as putting it in my quinoa breakfast porridge and I love it! It helps when I need to eat something sweet and also has broadened my food options which is always a plus. I think it tastes just as sweet as or better than "real" sugar.
good sugar substitute8/31/11
By Glacierpaws (Lake Stevens, WA)
Overall, I love this product. I bakes like sugar and has a pretty good taste. The only reason it is not excellent is that is is a bit more coarse than sugar so doesn't do well in all recipes. I still buy it by the bulk and use it or stevia.
Product almost out of date8/29/11
By Karen (Charlotte, NC)
I received the Lakanto Sweetener on 8/18/2011 and upon looking at the back of the bag noticed it had an expiration date of 10/11/11. I contacted customer service on 8/18/2011 and was told I would receive a refund, but as of 8/29/2011 there has not been a refund nor is there a refund pending. Selling a product with less than two months before expiration is not a good way to run a business. Someone should have checked this before shipping it out. I am very disappointed.
Excellent product8/27/11
By James (Cary, NC)
This is the closest product to sugar that I've ever found. My only complaint is that it's rather expensive.
Best tasting sugar substitute ever8/18/11
By Marilyn (West Palm Beach, FL)
This is the best tasting sugar substitue I've ever found. I treasure my coffee moments, and this gave them back to me! The biggest (only) drawback is the cost, so I don't use it in large amounts (no baking). What a treat with absolutely no aftertaste!
Good Product8/16/11
By DJ (Cary, NC)
A good product especially for my wife's sweet tooth!
Great Product!8/14/11
By Happy (Beaverton,OR)
Tastes great in hot drinks, cereal, great for baking and cooking too. Flavor is just as good as sugar, even my family didn't notice.
Lankato Rocks8/12/11
By Yana (Los angles)
What a wonderful sugar replacement. So, happy I decided to try. Helps with my sugar cravings, and tastes amazing. No weird aftertaste. Thanks Donna!
excellent8/12/11
By Mamacita (swarthmore, pa)
Lakanto is quite good. I tried it last night for the first time on an apply cobbler and served it to company and everyone liked it. It is definitely expensive and there is now a similar variety in the healthfood stores for a bit less and no shipping. I will probably try that next.
Great sugar substitute8/12/11
By Sue (Portland, OR)
Really nice sugar substitute. Really broadens baking options and allows that "sweet fix" when needed.
awesome substitute for sugar8/11/11
By Lisa (Galena, Ohio)
Lakanto is a great substitute for sugar without the negative effects! It tastes great too!!
Tastes just like real sugar! And no aftertaste. 8/9/11
By Yle (Culver City, Ca. )
So happy I decided to try Lakanto. Tastes just like real sugar. No fake aftertaste like most sugar substitutes. Its been a blessing to help curb my sugar cravings. Thanks Donna!
Lakanto good, but can have allergic reaction from Corn8/8/11
By catgross49 (Ventura)
I do like Lakanto very much. Good product, price is rather high, and I don't like the fact that it's derivied from corn. People who are sensitive to corn may have a reaction to it. So, I am hoping that Lakanto will go to a company that makes it Erthitol from something other than corn like grapes. Most people are not allergic to grapes and grapes are a large crop throught out the US. and the World, so it would be easy to change over I would think. So, that's my thought, please change Erythitol from being made from corn to being made from grapes instead, so it safer to eat for all people.
Wonderful Product8/7/11
By L.Iglesias (Brooklyn, New York)
You cannot buy a better product than Lakanto, it's as sweet as sugar, it has no aftertaste, it retains it sweetness even after cooking with it. And the best part, it has a zero index, no calories, and absolutely does not raise your blood sugar. I was recently in the hospital and used Lankato in my coffee and cereal. The nurse kept poking with the sugar meter and my blood sugar remained at or below 100. The poking was no fun, but the results were nothing less than Wow!!!
Awesome8/5/11
By grrrlgenius (Nashville, TN)
I use this in everything from tea to coconut flour muffins to low-carb brownies. It's delicious! It's also nice to sweeten up sour kefir for small children.
It's nice to have options!8/4/11
By Sonja (Summerfield, North Carolina)
We use Stevia yet it is great to have more then one sweetner option! This sweetner truly is good for baking! Thank you BED!
Lifesaver!8/2/11
By CBHolmes (Fort Worth, TX)
This stuff has saved my life on the diet. I have been on it for 4 weeks, and have always had a big sweet tooth. I have used it in cream of buckwheat, zucchini bread, and frozen kefir! I love it! I only wish it were cheaper!
Excellent product7/28/11
By Margaret (San Mateo, CA)
This is an excellent substitute for sugar. It looks like sugar, tastes like sugar, behaves like sugar. So far (2 weeks) so good.
Lakanto7/26/11
By Zooster (West Los Angeles)
Lakanto is the one sweetner that tastes as good as or maybe better than sugar. It cooks and bakes well and is great in coffee and tea. Only drawback is it is expensive.
Fantastic7/23/11
By ACMS (Cape Elizabeth, ME)
I bake many things with Lakanto and love it! It is a fantastic sugar substitute because it tastes so good and it has a similar sweetness to sugar so when subsituting Lakanto in recipes, it is a 1:1 ratio. I am so glad I have found this product as it makes staying away from sugar so much easier.
Awesome!!7/22/11
By Sonja (Summerfield, NC)
Tastes like sugar, looks like sugar, bakes like sugar but it's not!!! I love it and use it daily!
Bakes incredibly well and tastes fantastic. Too expensive. 7/22/11
By Maryellen (Leonardtown, MD)
I love this product, it bakes well and tastes amazing in baked goods. I did try it with icing and that was way too sweet, so I've going to cut down the amount and maybe substitute stevia instead. I wish Body Ecology would sell this in buik and find a way to reduce the price. This is the only sweetner I've found that tastes great in baked goods and doesn't feed yeast, but it's way too expensive.
Great taste!7/15/11
By apple (Brant Lake, NY)
I love Lakanto! I enioy it in my tea, bake with it, and sprinkle it on popcorn or toast for a quick sweet treat. And it doesn't trigger sugar cravings in me so I make healthier food choices and stay balanced.
GREAT7/14/11
By Jamie (brushton, ny 12916)
Great substitute for sugar in recipes especially recipes involving baking or heating. Gives my diabetic husband an opportunity to have sugar-like products made by me with love.
Lakanto7/13/11
By equanimous (Los Angeles, CA)
Lakanto is a great tasting alternative to refined sugar. I've been using it for years. The only down side is the cost. It is extremely expensive. The cost however has not stopped me from re-ordering it.
Excellent Product7/13/11
By NShantz (Borger, TX)
My husband and I enjoy this product very much. It gives us a great tasting sweetner without the glycemic or calories of regular sugar and the chemicals of artificial sweetners. It is great to cook with unlike stevia.
Love this7/13/11
By SADonna (San Antonio, TX)
This product works so well in cooking. I use it in sauces, muffins, over oatmeal, and even to sweeten my tea although I prefer Stevia in a drink. Would love to see the price go down a bit.
Lakanto7/13/11
By emanders (Mandeville, LA)
I absolutely love this product!
Awesome substitute for sugar!7/13/11
By Angee' (Alexandria,Va)
I was looking for a healthy sweetener to replace sugar for my husband who enjoys drinking hot tea. He loves it and it doesn't have that horrible chemical taste you can get from some other alternative sweeteners. My only wish is that it wasn't so expensive. Other than that Lakanto is our favorite!!
Good granulated sweetner7/13/11
By Barb (Minneapolis MN)
The taste is quite good. The main down side is the cost. Quite expensive to us in cooking or baking.
Lakanto Sweetener7/13/11
By PDwarren (Laguna Niguel, CA)
This is by far the best tasting natural sweetener with zero glycemic index impact I have ever tried. I feel good about eating this when I get a sweet tooth craving; it tastes so good I feel like I'm cheating!
Best substitute for baking I have found.7/12/11
By katrae (Denver, CO)
I have tried many sugar substitutes. I love Stevia for everything except baked food, and for that Lakanto is the best. I make some delicious sugar free desserts with this great tasting sweetner. LOVE IT!
Fantastic.7/12/11
By Yummy (Scherzo, tx)
Works great in coffee and doesn't taste bitter like other sweeteners in hot drinks.
The best sweetener7/12/11
By Lizzie (Oakland, California)
I have been off of sugar and other high glycemic sweeteners for four years now. During this period I have tried every kind of low-glycemic, non-candida feeding sugar there is. Lakanto is better tasting than any of them and it does not have the unwanted side effects of sweeteners like Xylitol. Also it is perfect for baking. Regular Erythritol is pretty good but Lakanto is even better. Lakanto has kept me away from tempting sugary treats many times! I highly recommend it!!! I love making lemonade with sparkling water, lemon juice and Lakanto.
Great Taste7/12/11
By Kathy (Ellicott City, MD)
Use it in everything along with the Stevia.
Fantastic product...can't live without it!7/12/11
By Dr. Dawn (Boston, MA)
I am a total sugar snob. I hate all sugar substitutes including Stevia. Lakanto tastes like the real thing.
Best sweetener7/12/11
By Donna (Chiloquin, OR)
I believe that I've tried every sugar alternative, and this is the only one that doesn't have an aftertaste! I'm picky, and just can't find one in the stores that aren't bitter in coffee. I'm so glad I tried Lakanto.
Lakanto7/12/11
By Anne (Tampa, FL)
This is an amazing product and I would recommend it. The only problem with this product is it is very expensive.
Lakanto Newby7/12/11
By R. L. (Murfreesboro, TN)
This was my first time trying Lakanto and, for the most part, I really liked it. While pricey, it does a nice job substituting for the flavor brown sugar, particularly in baked goods. My one complaint is that it does not dissolve well in cold liquids. At least that is my experience. Because of it's price, I use sparingly, but will purchase again.
Great tasting7/12/11
By Kelly (Millbrae, Ca)
I enjoy baking with this and knowing that I'm not giving my family sugar and they're loving it. It is priced a bit high though
Fantastic!7/12/11
By Purpcwgrl (Grinnell, Iowa)
This is a great alternative to sugar. I use it to sweeten my iced tea. And I don't feel guilty about using it. Though I do wish it was cheaper.
This product is fabulous!7/12/11
By Liz (Durham, NC)
I was desperate to get off of sugar and chemical sugar substitutes, and my health care provider suggested Lakanto -- and then let me taste it! Wow! I have not baked with it (only because I don't bake), but I use it DAILY in my coffee and tea. It tastes wonderful, and rewards a dash of cinnamon as well. I only wish the price were lower, but I can say that about many things these days! If you can afford it, it's absolutely worth it, and wonderful! I will continue to purchase it regularly.
Love love love it. 7/12/11
By Christine (longwood, FL)
Been using for years and wouldn't live without it.
Excellent flavor and sweetener.7/12/11
By Lisa (San Francisco, CA)
I enjoy using Lakanto in my iced drinks, especially iced tea. I like the sweet flavor it gives the drinks. I have also used it in baked goods and have been very satisfied.
Lakanto is so good!7/12/11
By MTgir; (Kalis[pell, MT )
I love Lakanto! I can make pies,cookies, and cakes knowing i am providing tasty sugar free treats for myself, family, and friends. Just wish it was less expensive.
Tasty and safe sweetener!7/12/11
By Anna (Atlanta, GA)
Lakanto is fantastic, it is one of the only sweeteners we use in my house now. It is fantastic for almost every use including baked goods, and it even tastes great in my morning cup of coffee!
Alternative to stevia7/12/11
By AV (NYC, NY)
I'm not much of a baker but I did make the caramelized onion recipe using lakanto. I'm a huge fan of stevia but it's nice to have this as another option. I am wondering about the GI effects mentioned above...
wonderful..... i am sold on this product7/12/11
By ILovetheBeach (Orange County, CA)
I am not a sugar person, but when Lakanto Sweetener was introduced to me I loved it.
I now add a little bit to my coffee and my protein shake in the morning.... yumm-o!!!
Sprinkle a little on your fruit too :)
good stuff7/12/11
By Matt (St Paul, MN)
I like this stuff a LOT, it taste great, is easy to use and does not not feed the yeast. My only complaint is the cost, $35 bucks a bag, give me a break!
Taste great - 2nd order7/11/11
By mstrish (Parker, CO)
I really like this sweetner and this is a reorder!!!
Taste great7/11/11
By mstrish (Parker, CO)
Taste like brown sugar.
It's worth a try!!! 7/11/11
By Christa (MN)
My family really enjoys the taste. I found it very easy to work with and actually have to use less. the price is a little steep .
Lakanto7/11/11
By ali (Los Angeles, CA)
I love this stuff! I cook and bake for my family all the time and this product has helped me keep them healthy and allows them to enjoy it too! You just need to know how to use it and then it works great.
my new love7/11/11
By Lisa (verona wi )
I love the rich caramel taste lakanto adds to my coffee. I also use it in sauces and dressings...eventually it will replace all the sugar in my home (when the price is lower)! It really tastes so delicious I like it more than sugar!!!!
excellent product7/11/11
By josie (long Beach N.Y.)
The best sugar substitute around . It is excellent with hot beverages. Could never use anything else in my coffee without changing taste of coffee..However, I bit pricey.
Sweet Sweetener7/11/11
By Hetty (Monticello MN)
This is a very high quality sweetener and have been using it for baking and I have had good results. I also use it in my quinoa breakfast porridge as well and it adds just the right amount of sweetness!
The greatest sweetner available7/11/11
By LD (New York, NY)
This is the greatest sweetner. I had chemical tastes of artificial sweetners. This tastes just like sugar, 0 glycemic, 0 calories, 0 carbs. I use this freely without guilt and without worrying about my health. The answer to "if only there was a good alternative to sugar out there." There is and it is Lakanto! Love it!
good7/11/11
By Neta (Alameda CA)
Great substitute for sugar with good taste, but it is way too expensive.
great product7/11/11
By wisewoman7 (Virginia)
I love Lakanto. It's the perfect 1:1 sweetener for making homemade sauces and marinades and adding a little sweetening to beverages. the only drawback is the price.
Another time I ordered Lakanto and received complimentary individual sized travel packets- would love to be able to buy these as well!
response to Ruby7/11/11
By ja (Chino Valley, AZ)
Lo Han can be purched on line but as is it is not suitable for baking. I got mine from Advanced Natural(www.advancednaturals.com)
as I have a wholesale account with that company and still it was very expensive. Global Sweets carries the alcohol sugars. I am looking for an alternative sweeter for making jelly. Any suggestions would be appreciated. ja
works great for baked goods5/27/11
By Melissa
We really like Lakanto. It works, just as they say, to substitute sugar in baked goods. We found it does not work so well in anything where it should melt, because it does not melt, no matter how long you boil it and cook it. An example is hot chocolate. Just as a response to another review, I quote from the description of the product, "Lakanto is made by fermentation while the other sugar alcohols are made from hydrogenation." It is NOT the same as malitol because of the fermentation. And because of the fermentation, it should not cause the GI side effects. We have never noticed any effects in our family of seven. It would be nice if the website included the product labels, like it did before the site changed. Then people like the above reviewer would be able to see the facts before they buy.
can't get by without it!5/22/11
By chicago mom
This has helped keep peace in our house. I gradually phased out sugar by combining it with Lakanto and now my kids are happy with the cookies I bake using lakanto and no sugar. I add it to marinades to make sauces as tasty as they were before we gave up sugar.
Just another sugar alcohol5/19/11
By Ruby
I ordered and received Lakanto a few weeks ago. Don't love it. It's just o'kay. I noticed that NOWHERE on this website is the percentage of Erythritol listed. It's 99.8%! Only 0.2% Luo. A little misleading to heavily emphasize Luo, while using so darn little. Bottom line, it's just a super expensive sugar alcohol. With all of the accompanying GI side effects. Except that this one claims to be organic, I can't distinguish the difference between this and maltilol. Wish I had done a little more research before I spent almost $40. I'd like to find a resource for pure Luo and try that without the erythritol. Anyone know where I can get a hold of some?
