SunCrystals in True Lemon, True Lime and True Orange

I got my sample of the new sweetener, SunCrystals, in the mail yesterday. I was anxious to try it in my coffee this morning.

I've been wanting to try Stevia for some time, but was daunted by the high price.

Here is my opinion.

The product touts, "We're inviting you to add a little bit of sweet to your day."

True.

Not much sweetness. Actually the product is entirely hollow.

Plenty of high notes: a little natural tartness, some light sweetness.

Absolutely no middle or bottom. There is no flavor.

My coffee actually tasted more bitter because I was hoping for flavor and found only coffee.

And there is an unpleasant aftertaste.

Not terrible, but the flavor lingers. If you don't like it, you won't like it for several minutes after your unpleasant experience is over.

I've decided not to buy Stevia now.

I'll save my money for more important things, like Sweet'n'Low, Splenda, and real sugar.

What about 'True'?

I received my little packets of True to see if there was truth in advertising.

There are not too many claims on the little pack. "100% natural ingredients. For water, teas, and more. 0g sugars, 0 calories. No Artificial Sweeteners. Rich Source of Vitamin C." That's it.

So it shouldn't have to meet too many high standards.

Probably a good idea. Nothing to defend, no liabilities.

But, there is a lot more in that little pack than you might expect.

Maybe they don't have to blow a horn because they realize the product will stand on its own without the verbal praise.

That was my impression.

True Lime: Wow! Real limeade! What an eye opener! I emptied the little pack in a cup of water and added a packet of Sweet'n'Low. You have to try it to believe it. Wonderful flavor. Very 'real'.

True Orange: Oh, how awful! I put the flavor out of mind so quickly; I really don't remember what I disliked about it. Not very 'real'. This one isn't worth the bother of opening the pack. If I recall correctly, it tasted like rind, but didn't have much 'natural' flavor. It actually seemed artificial.

True Lemon: Very good. One pack in a cup of water is an easy replacement for fresh lemons. About as good as any fresh squeezed lemonade I've had the pleasure of making. And its Vitamin C perked me up.

So, with its inconsistencies, not too bad. I really wish I could get True Lime in its own package. I don't think I need the True Lemon if I have a real lemon in the refrigerator.

Mfg. and Dist. by

Grand Brands, Baltimore, MD 21237.

Phone: 1-866-885-3666