How Are Remedy Drinks Sweetened?

If you've ever wondered what sweeteners are used in Remedy Drinks, we're not surprised you're curious. Way back when, we used to be easily fooled by big ol "low fat" "no sugar" labels slapped on the side of your fave bevvie at the shops. These days, we've become sceptics, and we hear the same questions about no-sugar drinks time and time again:

• Does "no sugar" actually mean no sugar?
• How does it taste so darn sweet (and tasty) without it?
• What do brands put in "no sugar" drinks to make them taste so darn good?

We get it. Truly. So many drinks are parading around as "better for you" when they're really just chock full of nasty artificial sweeteners.

It's why tip-top, numero uno, gets-asked-10+ times-per-week FAQ is all around sugar. Or rather, how we can make bangin' bevvies with no sugar and 100% natural ingredients.

Wanna know the secret to our sweetness? Find out what sweeteners we use in Remedy Drinks.

What sweeteners are used in Remedy Drinks?

We sweeten all Remedy Drinks using stevia and erythritol. And before you click away and swear off Remedy for life, give us a second to explain what they are. 

What is stevia?

Stevia is one of the most misunderstood natural sweeteners out there.

Stevia is a plant. Yep, you heard us right. It's a plant that belongs to the chrysanthemum family, native to Paraguay and Brazil.

It contains no fructose (AKA sugar derived from natural sources e.g. fruits), yet is 300 times sweeter than sugar!

When we brew our bevs, we add a touch of organic stevia at the end of the natural fermentation process. This adds a touch of sweetness and balances out the flavours after we naturally brew out all of the sugar from our bevs.

What is erythritol?

Erythritol (AKA fermented glucose) is a naturally occurring nectar commonly found in pears, watermelons, grapes and other fermented products like wine, cheese and soy sauce.

It's about 70% as sweet as table sugar (sucrose), but it has almost no calories and is non-glycaemic, meaning it does not raise blood sugar levels. This makes it a super popular choice among people with diabetes and those following low-carb diets.

Just like with stevia, we add a touch of erythritol at the end of our natural fermentation process to add a touch of sweetness and balance out the flaves.

BONUS! The erythritol we use is 100% natural and certified organic. Winner winner natural-and-certified-organic chicken dinner!