> they markedly changes the taste, indelibly affecting the thing it's sweetening. Heck, even stevia adds its own distinct nastiness to whatever it flavours. Th

> they markedly changes the taste, indelibly affecting the thing it's sweetening. Heck, even stevia adds its own distinct nastiness to whatever it flavours. This really depends on personal tastes and on which food is used. I use aspartame-based sweeteners on milk products, and I can't distinguish it from sugar. On the other hand, Stevia tastes terrible to me in any food/drink and quantity.