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So, yeah, things are looking bad for erythritol. It's also often added to monk fruit sweetener, which means even if you're making a better choice, you could still be putting yourself at risk.

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However, erythritol is often used in stevia products, so check ingredient labels. If you’d like a sweetener that doesn’t have the bitter aftertaste associated with stevia, try monk fruit.

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2. In a small bowl, whisk 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp monk fruit sweetener (or sugar), 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tsp grated ginger, & 1 tbsp gochujang or chili garlic sauce.