- Non GMO Project Verified
- Gluten-Free
- Vegetarian/Vegan
- Kosher
NOW BetterStevia is a zero-calorie, low glycemic, natural sweetener that makes a perfectly healthy substitute for tablet sugar and artificial sweeteners. Unlike chemical sweeteners, NOW BetterStevia contains pure Stevia extract. NOW Foods takes special measures to preserve Stevia’s natural qualities in this unique, pure, better-tasting Stevia.
Suggested Use
Use to naturally sweeten your favorite beverages and foods. Sweeten to taste using 1 to 4 drops. Shake well before using.
Other Ingredients
De-ionized water, certified organic stevia extract, 11% organic cane alcohol.
Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.
| Supplement Facts | ||
| Serving Size: 4 Drops (0.13 ml) | ||
| Servings per Container: 1823 | ||
| Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value* | |
| Calories | 0 | |
| Total Fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | |
| Includes 0 g added sugars | 0% | |
| Protein | 0 g | |
| Not a significant source of saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, dietary fiber, vitamin D, calcium or iron and Potassium. * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. |
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Bookworm –
If you are a Stevia user, you probably know how challenging it can be to find that perfect sweetness without bitterness. There are so many brands and very few of them hit the mark for me. Personally, I stay away from the powered brands as they often add other ingredients that introduce unwanted carbs or chemicals and can be difficult to mix properly into cold drinks. I stick with the liquids as they are easy to mix and don’t use bonding or bleaching agents.
I have tried more expensive brands and keep coming back to NOW. In my opinion, it’s the perfect sweet taste without being bitter and has the bonus of being cheaper than most of its competitors. I’ve paid more than $20 for it at the natural food stores so $13 to $15 is a steal. Do yourself a favor and give this one a try if you haven’t already. You’ll save a lot of money and probably find that that it’s as good, if not better, than more expensive brands.
LaLa –
I was reluctant to get this because I had never used it. I thought it might be bitter and I had read some reviews where people really loved it or really hated it. I’m in the group that loves it. I don’t find it bitter and maybe that is because I am adjusted to using natural zero cal sweetners like Stevia, Monkfruit, and ethyritol. In any case, I was going through PureVia drops like water. I always needed a squirt or two in my morning tea or coffee plus some monk fruit sweetener. I just figured I had an incurable sweet tooth. And those little bottles of PureVia are not cheap either. The first time I used this, I added two squirts and it was unbearably sweet. I don’t need nearly as much and I’m not having to layer multiple sweeteners to get that complete sweet profile my tastebuds like. Once I realized how potent it was and how long this bottle could potentially last, I poured some into two empty PureVia bottles I had. I plan to keep one at my desk and another in my purse for when I go to a restaurant and order unsweetened tea or coffee. I may even share some with my mom who also is trying to watch her sugar intake.
Dana Grogan –
Read so many reviews before I ordered and have tried many different brands and types of Stevia. Definitely have to say this is the best and my absolute favorite. Does not have a bitter flavor, but when you first start using stevia there is an adjustment period where you realize it doesn’t taste exactly like sugar and if you use too much it does have a slight aftertaste. The trick is to start with a few drops and add more if needed. You get used to the flavor and now I prefer it!
I am trying to go back on my ketogenic diet again. The last time I did it I lost 45 lbs very easily and rather quickly but when I went on a cruise this spring I got off it and I have since realized that the food industry puts sugar in everything!! Even mayonnaise??!! But this product allows me to have the sweetness I need in my coffee or tea and I can use it in recipes instead of sugar. I went from prediabetic and high blood pressure, to all normal. Stevia has been instrumental in this!
I have tried the organic version and I didn’t think it was as good as this one, didn’t see the sense in paying the extra money when it didn’t taste as good. * And if you check the back of this one it says Certified Organic Stevia Leaf Extract.
I have tried other brands as well and had a few of the small squeeze bottles of other brands I bought at the grocery store ( I still like the Now brand better) and refilled the empty bottles with this and I can easily slide it in a pocket in my purse and use my wonderful stevia when I’m out rather than the other nasty sweetener options.
I read reviews of others who were using this because they are diabetic and/or also doing a ketogenic diet and were concerned about the fact that it states 11% Organic Cane Alcohol as one of the ingredients… I had to do some research and from what I found, all extracts need some sort of solvent – either alcohol or glycerin. There is Stevia Glycerite and Now brand makes one, but it is much thicker. The alcohol used to make this extract, even though it is from organic cane, has negligible (almost zero) sugar in it and will not effect your blood glucose levels.
Highly recommend
Debra L. Jensen –
You looking for sweet in a 2 drops? This is it!! I found out about this product on one of my Keto blogs I read and ordered it through Amazon. Thinking it was like the powdered Stevia I put about 4 or 5 drops in my coffee and when I drank it I almost fell over! This is powerful sweetener.
LOVE it and will keep buying it. This will last a long time!!
Naught Less –
Always good, much better and more powerful than anything else I’ve tried. It also lasts a long time. Just last night my wife and I had home made smoothie desert shakes, made with frozen banana, cashew milk, a touch of vanilla and cacao powder, with a few drops of “BetterStevia Liquid” and they were amazingly good. Getting away from sugar and its resulting overgrowth of Candida, creation of hyper insulin-ism and other negative effects is a real plus. I make a savory, high protein patty, with oatmeal, onion and various seasonings and extenders (cooked rice, fresh spinach, etc.), but it occurs to me that I could make a variation, with raisins, cinnamon and other seasonings, using this Stevia as a sweetener, thereby creating a wholesome desert with no fat or sugar added, though Castor Coconut Flax or some other good oil might be good if desired! The possibilities are endless.
FEDERATED MORTGAGE FEDERATED FARMS –
This is an excellent product It is great for your coffee without the added calories. Excellent for cooking and any other needs of sweetening foods for enhancement. You must keep in mind that a lot of these products are not straight stevia liquid which make them seem sweeter. Your not getting a 100% stevia because they add sugar alcohol and other additives that make it taste much sweeter although your getting the reduction in calories It could affect your blood sugar if you are diabetic. Some of these products even though there not sugar can also trigger something in the brain that Views it as sugar and may have the same effects. I use the product every day in my coffee and for other needs it’s a great alternative to sugar.
BonnieD –
Better Stevia is better in every way. It tastes better. You get a larger amount for less money. It’s easy to dispense. It’s great for recipes. I use this every single day and I spend half the money I used to spend for other products that were in smaller containers.
I highly recommend you check out this liquid stevia. You will end up making the switch.
AutumnK –
I bought this because I like Now brand and I trust the brand. It was also a good value for the amount you get. I use this in my coffee along with Erythritol. They each have an aftertaste when used alone but together they seem to cancel that aftertaste out. The drops come out very quick so you have to be careful and definitely don’t squeeze the bottle or you’ll get too.much and end up with a horrible sweet bitter taste. I like the flip top cap but unfortunately mine was broken in shipping so I have no way to keep it closed but Amazon thankfully refunded me withoute having to send it back. Overall it’s a good product and is much needed in combination with Erythritol iny coffee.
Hannah –
When it’s good, it’s great! This is one of the most affordable sources for liquid stevia that I’ve found, especially for the volume. I’ve been ordering it for a number of years now and it’s become an indispensable staple for my morning oatmeal, coffee, tea, and beyond. Unfortunately, the level of sweetness seems to be a bit inconsistent between batches. After opening a new bottle the other day, I swear I need to use two or even three times as much to achieve the same flavor as before. That obviously makes it a bit less of a savings, considering how quickly I’ll burn through this batch.
Seeing Deeply –
I have used lots of brands of stevia. Most have been in a dropper bottle. This one is not in a dropper bottle but I put it into a dropper bottle because it is hard to control the amount being used with the bottle in which it comes. I have never had a problem opening the dropper bottle with any other stevia. I use stevia repeatedly throughout the day. I poured this stevia into the same bottle that my last stevia came in. I never had a problem opening the bottle with other brands. With this stevia in the dropper bottle the bottle gets sealed tight shut after every use so that I have to use rubber gripper pad and a lot of strength to get the dropper top off the bottle each time I open it. Also don’t believe it gives the same sweet taste as other stevias.
Jared Gant –
I have been ordering this liquid stevia from Amazon for nearly 4 years. It’s fantastic. I put just 3-4 drops in my coffee each morning and it lasts about 6 months. We have used it to sweeten other sugar-free treats, such as home-made almond butter, cheesecake, etc. Unlike sugar alcohols, this does not upset my stomach or give me gas. This is a great product for those avoiding sugar.
Sunny Daze –
This is my first time trying stevia and I was extremely impressed. I can’t handle artificial sweeteners at all due to their aftertaste, but I didn’t notice any with this product. I use it exclusively for unsweetened tea that I buy by the gallon, and I really can’t tell any difference between this and regular sugar except it’s a LOT healthier and it mixes instantly since it’s liquid. The alcohol in it is not the type of alcohol that alcoholics need to stay away from. It’s used to break down the toughness of the stevia leaves. I agree that the dispenser isn’t the best, but I’ve learned to gauge it while squeezing the bottle. I’m pleasantly surprised at how long the bottle has lasted me. This is definitely the one I’ll be buying from now on.
TampaZekeLMT –
This is by far the best non-sugar sweetener I’ve ever used. I discovered an unusual thing about this product that makes ALL the difference. Usually, when a sweetener has an unpleasant aftertaste, the more you use the worse it tastes. With this product exactly the opposite is true. If you have an unpleasant aftertaste you haven’t used enough. Add a few more drops and there will be virtually no aftertaste. I’m so happy to have found this sweetener. I no longer have to settle for an unpleasant sugar substitute. I also love that this is a natural product and not a dangerous chemical like Apartame, Splenda or Saccharine.
HeidiB –
I like the taste of this product mixed with another sweetener, granular or powdered as the taste seems to offset the other and combined works well as a sweetener. I would purchase again. It is a bit expensive but I only use 5-8 drops at a time to combine with another sweetener so it lasts a fair amount of time. The only thing I don’t like about is that it is a little difficult to measure the drops.
Sunny –
Definitely the best low calorie sweetener available. This product does not contain any strange after tastes or bitterness like found in a lot of stevia other products.
But it should be made known that it is a LOW calorie sweetener and not a zero calorie sweetener.
For those of you who like to track your macros, this bottle contains an upwards of 80 grams of carbohydrates. This number is estimated based on the lack of labeled ingredient information.
This is still a superior alternative to straight sugar.
Joubindsay –
Bought this for the good price. The flavor is a bit off – there’s a strange after taste that I don’t get from the other brands of liquid stevia I usually get (Trader Joe’s or Sweet Drops). I think this is from the alcohol sugar used in this product. However, for the price, that’s something I can get over. And after a couple days of use I didn’t notice it anymore. My other complaint is the dispensing option. This is simply a squeeze bottle, whereas I’m used to having a dropper to dispense out the product. I find it too messy to simply squeeze it out of the bottle itself, so I’ve been reusing an old liquid Stevia glass container I had with a dropper and refilling that for use. Overall, this is still a great value, but if you have another dispensing option handy, I’d recommend holding onto that to potentially use with this product.
Just Bob –
I don’t like any non-sugar sweeteners until Now. This is the first one I’ve ever tried in the past few decades that doesn’t seem to have a disagreeable aftertaste. At least to me. I highly recommend this Stevia sweetener.
The 8 oz bottle is impossible to dispense from so I got some 1 oz eyedropper bottles from Amazon and filled a couple of them. Five little drops and my cup of black tea is perfect.
Linda W. Hines –
I am a stevia lover. The sweet drops I’ve loved a little too much for years is really hard to find anymore. Somebody somewhere must’ve changed the formula because several times now I’ve been extremely disappointed with the new taste. Eww.
I’m like the Eskimo you’re trying to sell ice to; it ain’t gonna happen. But I am pleased (very pleased) to confirm that this product is at least just as good-if not a shade or two better-than stevia. You will not be disappointed. Just go easy in the delivery. It comes out quickly. There’s no dropper.
I typically used two full squeezes of the stevia dropper. With this bottle, I’ve discovered two very short squeezes is a rough equivalent for a 20 ounce mug.
You won’t be disappointed. And it’s cheaper.
Ellen –
This is a nice, full bottle that lasts for quite a while. I was concerned about the flavor, the first time I used it, but I was pleasantly surprised. Please be careful to use a drop at a time because it is strong and will become too sweet quickly if you overdue it. The bottle doesn’t leak and that’s good to know. It’s good to the last drop!
Kitty Wampus –
I cannot stand powdered stevia, but I love this liquid stevia! It dissolves immediately and has no icky aftertaste that drives most people
away from using stevia. I purchased some small amber glass bottles with droppers so I can take this on the go with me. I love Southern-style sweet tea, but no one needs that much sugar in a lifetime. It only takes 2-3 drops of this stuff to satisfy my sweet tooth. The only downside to this product is that the liquid comes out so quickly from the pour spout. I highly recommend using a dropper rather than pouring directly from the bottle. This stuff is seriously strong!
Blitzy Cain –
Waited for second bottle to see if bad cap [guess hole was too big to give one drop at a time ~ it dribbled about 12] was the norm ~ PTL cap on second bottle is perfect. Of course the flavor is just right with serving size. But mostly great for folks with arthritis because sugar is one of the things that make OA pain10x worse ~ OA pain anywhere is awful but considering we use our hands the most it is most debilitating. This product stands hands above all other stevia products I’ve used and I am happy to give it 10 thumbs up!
Shannanlee50 –
This is by far my favorite liquid Stevia EVER. I have tried so many different ones. This one has the right amount of sweetness so that I don’t find myself having to use too much at once (some brands I end up using so many more drops just to get the same flavor). And it’s not too sweet either. I use it almost every day in my coffee or tea (sometimes I may use a sugar free creamer if I am in a hurry or just want to mix things up). But Stevia is my preferred sweetener, and this brand is definitely my favorite. And the price is good! (At least it is now; of course we never know if prices will change in the future.)
My only TINY complaint is about dispensing it. It tends to drip onto the lid, and if you don’t wipe it off it will start to become cakey and be harder to close the bottle. But that’s more of a normal stevia thing, and less to do with this brand. So I am not going to change my star rating based on that tiny issue. I have just learned to be more careful and more purposeful in how I use it.
Sanssouci572 –
As most of you know, some steveia products aren’t that great. This one I liked well enough to purchase it twice. I mostly do this with it, to drink more water: I put a few drops of an essential oil in a glass, say cinnamon oil, orange and or Ginger drops. They all help with digestion issues anyway. I then put a short squirt of this with it, and it sorta tastes like a soda. Of course its good in other things, but I thought I would share a new way to use it, if you never thought of it.
Amazon Customer –
I’ve been trying desperately to like stevia. I’ve tried so many brands, powdered and liquid, in combo with monk fruit etc. To me, it has a horrible bitter taste like saccharine. They say the other types (yellow and blue packets) are made with gmo products and stimulate insulin, even when you are consuming zero calories (terrible for weight loss). I gave this brand a try (because I have more NOW vitamins on my shelf than any other brand). It’s pretty good! I barely notice any bitter taste. Really, really satisfied! Thank you, NOW foods!
DenSanAZ –
I’ve been using this same bottle for many months now, use it for my coffee. It lasts forever, I’ll say that much! Aside from that though, it’s not the easiest container to dispense. As soon as it’s upside down, it either drips or streams with as little pressure on the bottle as possible. If I turn the bottle slowly and just barely sideways, I can get it to drip – but not until the drip has come out of the spout and run along the edge of the rim – and after several weeks, the residual hardens so the cap won’t close and/or the hole clogs up. The liquid itself is fine, very sweet – just wish it dispensed better.
M Berky –
I went sugar-free and searched for a variety of stevia products. I figured liquid would be good for my drinks. I like NOW products, and this had so many amazing reviews, so I purchased it. I only tried 1-2 drops in my coffee and BLEH! Bitter alcohol aftertaste. When I forgot how awful it was, I tried it again…this time in iced tea, and EWW! Same nasty taste. Just tried it again a third time after finding it on the back of my shelf…still a no-go lol.
I’m surprised bc there’s so many positive reviews about it having no aftertaste. My only thought is that I am a “supertaster”…so perhaps I’m just more sensitive to the 11% cane alcohol it’s dissolved in? It’s sweet…so there’s that!
I’m just sad bc I wasted money… But c’est la vie. It would’ve been a superb deal if I liked it. 🙂
1PickyWoman? –
I’ve been using liquid stevia for about 5 years. I’ve probably used 8 different brands, including one that I’ve reviewed on this site with just one ⭐ (SweetLeaf). I was so happy to have this brand back in my pantry again. I was so happy to have this brand back in my pantry again. I have been using Stevia in the Raw most recently and will not reorder that one. This brand has very little bitterness and a high level of sweetness. This 8 oz. bottle last a very, very long time! I just put about 6-8 drops in an entire pitcher of iced tea.
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Dewpoint Reviews –
This stevia liquid has no bitter aftertaste and mixes easily in hot and cold drinks. We use it instead of sugar or artificial sweeteners and like that it is all natural with no other additives. A few drops in a cup of coffee or tea makes it just sweet enough with no calories and no aftertaste.
We’ve used this size bottle to fill our dropper bottle and the 8 ounce bottle will refill your small dropper bottle about 3 times. The cap on this large plastic bottle does not have an eye dropper top, just a flip top.
Nicholas B. –
I started Keto and sugar is out… But then I found this which really took the place of sugar and will make me never took back! This stuff is powerful and definitely long lasting! We use if to both baking and directly in drinks.
The drink we like is KETO lemonade. We put about 7-10 drops of this, plus about 1/4 of lemon juice, into a 16-oz glass than pour in water and its done. GAMECHANGER! This is a great product and we really enjoy it like this in lemonade that really isn’t Keto otherwise! Adjust the tart and sweetness with more or less drops and lemon juice.
We have also used this in heavy cream moose and it works fantastic for sweetening heavy cream and cocoa powder.