Truvia Baking Blend

Truvia natural sweetener, the No. 2 sugar substitute in the United States, has expanded its on-shelf presence with Truvia Baking Blend. Featuring 75 percent fewer calories per serving than sugar, the blend of Truvia stevia-based natural sweetener and sugar has 190 calories in a half-cup serving, and bakes and browns like sugar, according to the manufacturer, Minneapolis-based Cargill. Retailing for a suggested $6.99, a 1.5-pound bag has the equivalent sweetness of 3 pounds of sugar or about seven cups -- enough to bake 13 pies, nine batches of cookies or six batches of brownies.