Lots of people give up AS. I tested my BG to make sure it didn't cause a rise in me. Sweetness (without aftertaste) is important to me, as is staying in ketosis and keeping my BG low. I hate stevia, but have tried each and every sugar replacement, many of them are still in my pantry.

I'm in the USA also, but discovered cyclamates 50 years ago when I lived in Europe. We're one of the few countries where selling cyclamates is illegal.

I can't imagine why the grocery doesn't have any AS available. Maybe the food police have finally won.