sweetmango -- stevia is an excellent sweetener. I use it in liquid form (a few drops sweetens tea, water & lemon/lime) and also the powder for mixing into foods (ricotta filling, cheesecake, etc.). It has no aftertaste; the "licorice" taste people describe is a mystery to me, but maybe I just can't taste it. It's got 0 carb, 0 cal, 0 sugar alcohol, 0 chemical. Look in the "supplement" part of your store (it can't be labeled as a sweetener because the FDA is protecting the sugar industry by preventing stevia from competing, despite the obvious health advantages). It's awesome -- can't imagine ever using sugar or the frankensweeteners ever again!