Swerve has two primary ingredients, Erythritol and Oligosaccharides. Erythritol is made by fermenting glucose with Moniliella pollinis (a natural microorganism found in honeycomb) which breaks down the glucose and yields erythritol. Erythritol also naturally occurs in many fruits and vegetables like melons, grapes, asparagus as well as fermented foods. It is classified by the FDA as a zero calorie, 4-carbon sugar alcohol that does not affect blood glucose. Oligosaccharides are sweet, non-digestible carbohydrates extracted from fruit and vegetable sources. They are similar to fiber and can help stimulate beneficial bacteria in the large intestine.
And they really do care about their customers. They want to make Swerve more readily available to the average customer, and get it on store shelves across the US and Canada. So they've asked me to help, by asking my readers to tell me where they live and where they shop. This is in no way a Big Brother kind of thing, they simply want to know general location (state and town and grocery stores where you shop). As an added incentive, every person who contributes this information will be entered to win a 5 quart KitchenAid stand mixer! And to top it off you get to choose whatever color you like!
There is no other kitchen gadget I love more than my KitchenAid stand mixer! My mother-in-law surprised me with one on my birthday a few years ago and I have used it almost everyday since.
I have a lot of recipes that call for whipping egg whites which can get tedious with a little hand mixer, but with my stand mixer, I just throw the whites in and let the stand mixer take over! Some of my egg white whipping recipes include my Protein Bread, Cheetos, Angel Food Cake, Bread sticks, Croutons, Deep Dish Pizza, and Cinnamon Bread (all of these are safe for Pure Protein days). I have much more on Pure Protein days and why they can help weight loss in my book Secrets to a Healthy Metabolism.
2. Contest will run from now until October 30th, 2012 at midnight EDT at which time I will select a winner at random.
3. To enter, simply leave a comment telling us your general location and where you prefer to shop (and where you’d like to see Swerve on the shelf).
4. For additional entries (leave a separate comment on this blog post for each):
Giveaway Rules:
1. Open to US and Canadian residents2. Contest will run from now until October 30th, 2012 at midnight EDT at which time I will select a winner at random.
3. To enter, simply leave a comment telling us your general location and where you prefer to shop (and where you’d like to see Swerve on the shelf).
4. For additional entries (leave a separate comment on this blog post for each):
- Follow Swerve on Facebook
- Follow Swerve on Twitter
- Follow Maria Mind Body Health on Facebook
- Follow me on Pinterest

I prefer to shop at whole foods, but it would be great if the could sell them at safe ways too since they are more readily available and closer to many people's homes as opposed to whole foods.
ReplyDeleteCentral Iowa - HyVee
ReplyDeleteI'm following Swerve on FB.
ReplyDeleteI was already following you on FB, Maria!
ReplyDeleteI'm already following you on Pinterest.
ReplyDeleteI'm in western WI but mostly shop at Cub Foods in eastern MN. Would love to see more Swerve!
ReplyDeleteI follow Swerve on Facebook! :)
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ReplyDeleteJust followed Swerve on FB...thanks for the suggestion!
ReplyDeleteAlready follow you on Facebook...and love it!
ReplyDeleteI am in North Seattle, WA. I prefer to shop at Whole Foods and Trader Joe's, and would LOVELOVELOVE to see Swerve at either store!!
ReplyDeleteAnd already follow you on Pinterest! You're amazing!
ReplyDeleteI follow @swervesweetie on Twitter! :)
ReplyDeleteI live in Hudson and would love to see Swerve at County Market.
ReplyDeleteI live in Hudson and I shop at Fresh and Natural! Love your recipes!
ReplyDeleteI follow you on Pinterest!
ReplyDeleteThank you for this amazing giveaway! I live in the Central Coast area of California. I would love to see Swerve at Fresh and Easy, Albertson's and Von's.
ReplyDeleteI follow you on Facebook!
ReplyDeleteHi Maria! I live in Las Vegas, NV and I normally shop at WinCo foods...I would LOVE to see Swerve there!!
ReplyDeleteI live in Central Va, I shop at Food Lion and Walmart
ReplyDeleteI follow you on Facebook! Thank you for this terrific giveaway. :)
ReplyDeleteI follow you on Pinterest. Thank you for this giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI now follow Swerve on Facebook!
ReplyDeleteI live in Abingdon, VA. or SWVA area of the state. I shop at Kroger, Food City & Walmart most often.
ReplyDeleteI follow you on fb
ReplyDeleteI already follow you on Facebook!!
ReplyDeleteAnd I currently follow you on Pinterest :)
ReplyDeleteI live in Sparwood, BC, Canada and would love to see it in our local grocery store...Overwaitea Foods.
ReplyDeleteI follow you on Pinterest!
ReplyDeleteI liked swerve on fb
ReplyDeleteI follow Swerve on Facebook!
ReplyDeleteLondon Ontario Canada and i usually shop at the farmers market downtown or metro
ReplyDeleteNow following you on pinterest :) ... Already follow on fb.
ReplyDeleteI follow you on Facebook!
ReplyDeleteI liked Swerve on Facebook. Thank you for this terrific giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI live in McKinney, TX and would love to see Swerve sold at Whole Foods in Fairview, TX.
ReplyDeleteMary Ann N.
I'm following swerve on twitter
ReplyDeleteHi. I follow you on Facebook and I live in Beltsville, MD. I would love to see Swerve in Costco. I shop there or at a local organic market.
ReplyDeleteI'm from Austin, TX and I'd really love to see Swerve on the shelves at Sprouts Farmers Market (http://www.sprouts.com/) where I buy many wonderful grocery products.
ReplyDeleteResident of Southwest Missouri, Mama to six blessings and one big, amazing Minister...LOVE to bake from scratch...would LOVE to win something like this!! Have always wanted one, but just not in the budget!! Usually shop wherever I find the best bargains! :D
ReplyDeleteHi Maria!
ReplyDeleteI'm is the Madison, WI area, and do most of my shopping at HyVee - it would be great to be able to buy Swerve there! Thanks!! :)
I live in Owatonna, MN and I shop at Cashwise Foods and Hy-Vee. I would love to get swerve in my town. I keep looking for it. :)
ReplyDeleteI am following you on pinterest
ReplyDeleteI follow you in FB. I would like to see Swerve at Costco. I usually shop there or at my local organic market. I live in Beltsville, MD.
ReplyDeletemetro philly, giant/martins or trader joes
ReplyDeleteI'm in the Philadelphia, PA area. I'd love to see Swerve at Whole Foods!
ReplyDeleteHello from Ottawa, Ontario Canada where I like to shop at the Independant Grocery stores. Unfortunately I cannot find Swerve anywhere around here. I can only get it when I go to the states (New York state). Would love to win a mixer!
ReplyDeleteHi Maria!
ReplyDeleteI'm is the Madison, WI area, and do most of my shopping at HyVee - it would be great to be able to buy Swerve there! Thanks!! :)
I'm just a Humble Texan (Humble, TX). I would like to see Swerve at my Kroger store. Then I don't have far to go.
ReplyDeleteI live in Aberdeen,NC and we have a Natures Own health food store, but to be honest I would love for my local Walmart or Food Lion to carry Swerve...they carry Stevia.
ReplyDeleteI already follow you on fb and pinterest and I also follow swerve on fb plus I have done a consult with you and appreciate you so much.
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ReplyDeleteI already follow you on FB, Maria!
ReplyDeleteWestern Wisconsin and I shop at County Market mostly but also Family Fresh and Whole Earth Co-op. I'd love to see Swerve on the shelf at County Market.
ReplyDeleteI also follow you on Pinterest!
ReplyDeleteI'm just a Humble Texan living in the small town of Humble TX. I would like to see Swerve at my local Krogers and Sam's Club.
ReplyDeleteI would love to see Swerve at Kroger or Market Street (www.unitedtexas.com) in Allen TX
ReplyDeleteHello from Ottawa, Ontario Canada. I normally shop at Costco or Independant Grocers. Would love if both carried Swerve. I can only get it when I go to N.Y. state.
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ReplyDeleteI liked Swerve on Facebook. Thanks! Terry
ReplyDeleteI follow you on Facebook - thanks for the great opportunity! :) Terry
ReplyDeleteI follow you on Facebook!
ReplyDeleteHello I live in Gainesville, GA and shop at various stores depending on my needs, Trader Joe's. Whole Foods, Macy"s for small appliance or Costco.I follow you on FB
ReplyDeleteHi. I live in Winnetka, ca in the San Fernando Valley. I shop at von's and ralph's. Can't wait for swerve!
ReplyDeleteI live in Newark, Ohio, 43055. I do most of my shopping at a fantastic grocery store called Giant Eagle.
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I follow Swerve on Twitter :)
ReplyDeleteFollowing you and swerve on fb from metro st Louis mo area. Walmart and Schnucks need swerve
ReplyDeleteI'm following you on Pinterest too! Love your recipes! Terry :)
ReplyDeleteI live in south coastal NJ, and shop at Natures Nutrition, and other health food stores mostly if im in a time crunch. I buy lots on Amazon.com, including 2 of your books im loving!
ReplyDeleteLive n southern Delaware and would love to see Swerve sweetener for sale here.
ReplyDeleteI shop at Vitamins Plus and Kroger in Shreveport, LA.
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ReplyDeleteLove following you on FaceBook.
ReplyDeleteTacoma, Washington and I'd love to see it in Winco's as well a QFC's.
ReplyDeleteI love Maria ;) and I love Swerve! I would so love to see it on the shelf at Whole Foods in Houston, Texas!!!
ReplyDeleteI live in Orlando Florida. I shop at Whole Foods and Publix.
ReplyDeleteI live in a small town so I do lots of shopping for low carb online. I also shop at the little health food store about 35 miles from me. I do my reg shopping at walmart, safeway and or albertsons, as those are my choices. I live in WY.
ReplyDeleteNorth Central PA and the Corning-Elmira NY area. I'd love to see Swerve in Wegman's!
ReplyDeleteI live in Superior, WI and would love to see it there or in Duluth, MN!
ReplyDeleteI follow you on Facebook.
ReplyDeleteI follow you on Pinterest.
ReplyDeleteHello, I shop at my local CO-OP, in Northern WI. I am checking on Friday to see if they carry Swerve! I love reading your posts on FB!!
ReplyDeleteMedford WI @ county market :)
ReplyDeleteI follow Swerve on Facebook.
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ReplyDeleteI follow Maria Mind Body Health on Facebook.
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ReplyDeleteI live in Northern Sonoma County and shop at Trader Joe's in Santa Rosa, Big John's and Shelton's in Healdsburg, and Ukiah Community market in Ukiah. I'd especially love to see Swerve at TJs!
ReplyDeleteI follow you on Pinterest.
ReplyDeleteI shop at Trader joes and whole foods would love to see it sold there. It's great for baking
ReplyDeleteI live in the Fort Collins CO area and shop at King Supers, and Natural Grocers
ReplyDeleteHi. I live in Winnetka, ca in the San Fernando Valley. I shop at von's and ralph's. Can't wait for swerve!
ReplyDeleteMassillon Ohio giant eagle
ReplyDeleteI live in Cincinnati Ohio. Would love to see Swerve in Kroger or Whole Foods. I also do a lot of shopping on Amazon.
ReplyDeleteI follow you on Pinterest
ReplyDeleteI follow you on Facebook!
ReplyDeleteI am already a follower of yours on FB:)
ReplyDeleteI follow Maria's blog on Facebook
ReplyDeleteI follow Swerve on Facebook
ReplyDeleteCentral Nebraska! Hyvee :) Love following you on facebook and your blog.
ReplyDeleteI am already a follower of Swerve on FB:)
ReplyDeletehello! from los angeles CAli, i have never tried it yet, mostly use splenda, but now i shall with all your wonderful recipes. pretty sure the local whole foods has it
ReplyDeleteI live in woodbury and shop at trader Joes, and cub foods.
ReplyDeleteI follow Maria on Pintrest
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ReplyDeleteI live in BC Canada and would love to see Swerve in Safeway
ReplyDeleteI live in the Northwest Territories Canada. Shop at North Mart and Super A
ReplyDeletefollowing swerve on facebook
ReplyDeleteI am already a follower of yours on Pinterest:)
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ReplyDeleteI like Swerve on fb as Caroline W
ReplyDeleteI live in The Woodlands Texas and I shop HEB, sometimes Randalls, Kroger and I love Trader Joes even though we just have a small one. I am already following you on pinintrest and facebook, but will add swerve as well. Thanks Maria. Would love to find swerve on the shelf.
ReplyDeleteI like you on fb as Caroline W
ReplyDeletelive in The Woodlands Texas and I shop HEB, sometimes Randalls, Kroger and I love Trader Joes even though we just have a small one. I am already following you on pinintrest and facebook, but will add swerve as well. Thanks Maria. Would love to find swerve on the shelf.
ReplyDeleteCentral Nebraska! Hyvee :) Love following you on facebook and your blog.
ReplyDeleteI am Lake St. Louis Missouri. I like to shop at Trader Joe's, Wal-Mart, Shop N Save or Schnucks.
ReplyDeleteI would like to see it at Trader Joe's in Albany , NY
ReplyDeleteI would love to see Swerve at Natural Alternative in Luck Wisconsin!!
ReplyDeleteI live in St. Albans, WV and I shop at Kroger.
ReplyDeleteI am following Swerve on Facebook
ReplyDeleteI live in Sugar Hill, GA and I have never heard of Swerve. After reading up on it from your link, it is something I am VERY interested in as I have Insultin Resistance and I don't process sugar like the average person. I will look in all my local stores for it. Thank you! I already follow you on FB, but now I follow you on Pinterest (yay!) and I follow Swerve.
ReplyDeleteI follow you on Facebook!
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ReplyDeleteI'm in starke, FL. I normally shop at Winn Dixie. I just started following you on FB!
ReplyDeleteFollow you on facebook
ReplyDeleteLong time follower of Maria Mind Body Health on Facebook!!!
ReplyDeleteI follow you on fb and pinterest and also follow swerve on fb. I live in Aberdeen,NC. We have a Natures Own health food store, but to be honest I would love to see our local Walmart or Food Lion carry swerve...they carry several other types of sweeteners.
ReplyDeleteI follow Swerve on twitter as @carolineinbc
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ReplyDeleteohhh I've always wanted a mixer cuz I love baking your healthy recipes!! I live in the Twin Cities and would love to see Swerve everywhere! Coops, Whole Foods, Walmart, Target, Trader Joes, Fresh & Natural, etc!
ReplyDeleteI live in River Falls and either Family Fresh or Whole Earth--Ok Whole Earth is where I really want to see it
ReplyDeleteI live in Fayetteville, AR and shop at Walmart and occasionally go to Kansas City to stock up on Trader Joe's and would love to see it sold at either!
ReplyDeleteCub Foods and Kowalski's in Eagan, MN.
ReplyDeleteI live in San Luis Obispo county, CA. New Frontiers would be the place to stock it locally. Deana C.
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ReplyDeleteNewfoundland-Sobey's\Co-Op. :)
ReplyDeleteI follow Swerve on Facebook!
ReplyDeleteFollowing Swerve on Twitter:)
ReplyDeleteI follow you on Pinterest!
ReplyDeleteI follow Swerve on Twitter.
ReplyDeleteI live in San Angelo, TX and would love to see it at Walmart, Sam's, Albertson's or HEB.
ReplyDeleteI live in River Falls, WI follow you on Facebook and Pintrest. I see that we both Adopted Internationally. I would love to see swerve at Fresh and Natural and Trader Joes!
ReplyDeleteI'm following you on Facbook!
ReplyDeleteI'm following you on Facbook!
ReplyDeleteFollowing you on Pintrest! I shop Swerve at Publix in Florida.
ReplyDeleteI have been following you on Facebook for a long time & love it! I love in Struthers, ohio. Would love to see it at Giant Eagle.
ReplyDeleteI follow you on Facebook!
ReplyDeleteSouthern MN- Hyvee & Trader Joes
ReplyDeleteI follow Swerve Sweetener on Twitter
ReplyDeleteI live in Eau Claire, WI and shop mainly at Festival Foods and Gordy's County Market.
ReplyDeleteI follow you on Pinterest!
ReplyDeleteWould love to see Swerve in Kroger or Meijers in Detroit suburbs. I'm following you on FB& Pinterest & following Swerve on FB. I feel like such a creeper. LOL.
ReplyDeleteThanks for giving us a chance to win this awesome prize!
I prefer to Shop at Whole Foods in Rochester Hills, Michigan. I haven't seen the Swerve there yet. Love your page!
ReplyDeleteLawrence, KS - The Community Merc and Dillons
ReplyDeleteI also follow you on Pinterest & am from Struthers, Ohio. Love being able to go back & see all the recipes & advice you have posted!
ReplyDeleteNova scotia Canada, Superstore or Sobeys
ReplyDeleteHi Maria. This is Becky Boldt and I live in Kansas City, MO and I shop at Green Acres Market. I saw this on your fb and couldn't resist.
ReplyDeleteI love following you on facebook, I shop primarily at Sobey's & Safeway so would love to Swerve on their shelves!
ReplyDeleteI Live in the Northern Illinois and I shop at Costco, Whole food and Trader Joe's. I'd like to see Swerve in Costco in Bulk.
ReplyDeleteFollowing Swerve on Facebook!
I live in Rockwall TX and shop at Tom Thumb (Safeway), Central Market, Whole Foods.
ReplyDeleteJoplin, Mo--- Walmart, Sam's, Food 4 Less, Fox Farms
ReplyDeleteI live in north port florida and would love to see swerve at publix, winn dixie or richards
ReplyDeleteI live in ga and would love to see swerve at kroger's!
ReplyDeleteI already follow Maria on Facebook
ReplyDeleteI am in Vancouver Canada an I would LOVE to see swerve at our whole foods market here... Can't find swerve anywhere! Keep doin th amazing work you do!
ReplyDeleteI live in Chicago and I shop at Trader Joe's and Whole Food. I would love to try it...
ReplyDeleteI now follow Swerve on Facebook
ReplyDeleteI would love to see Swerve in Metro Detroit Kroger locations.
ReplyDeleteI live in middle GA, but will be moving to San Antonio, TX. Back to my home state. Here in GA I shop at Kroger... in TX, I will be shopping at HEB. I currently order Swerve on line b/c that's the only way to get it. Love it.
ReplyDeleteI'm following you on Pinterest! Great ideas!
ReplyDeleteI live in Grand Prairie TX and would like to see swerve at my local kroger...
ReplyDeletecolonial heights,va at Target. I follow you on Pinterest and facebook...my name is rebecca meade
ReplyDeleteI love following you on fb and email. I would like to see Swerve at Natural Grocers or United Market Street. Amarillo, Texas
ReplyDeleteSt. Paul MN! Mississippi Market, Trader Joes.
ReplyDeleteI want this mixer SOOOO BAD! I am in Hampton Roads, VA. I like to shop at Trader Joe's and the local health food store, Food, Herbs and More. I have also liked Swerve on FB, I am now following you Pinterest and I already follow you on FB. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm following you on Facebook
ReplyDeleteI live in Denver, and I would LOVE to see Swerve at King Soopers or Vitamin Cottage!
ReplyDeleteand i would like to see it at target
ReplyDeleteI am following you on Pinterest and LOVE what I am finding there!
ReplyDeleteI follow you on pinterest
ReplyDeleteI follow swerve on facebook
ReplyDeleteFollowing you on Facebook and Pinterest!
ReplyDeleteI live in South Carolina and would love to see swerve at Publix..that seems to be the one I shop at most!
I'm in the Des Moines area. I shop at local groceries, but make trips to Trader Joe's & Whole Foods every couple weeks.
ReplyDeleteHey Maria~ Melodee here. Swerve needs to come to Woodmans in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. *the flagship store is located in Janesville, WI.
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ReplyDeleteNow following you on Pinterest!
ReplyDeleteCandice from~Gilman, WI I can only get Swerve online unless I drive a ways~ thanks
ReplyDeleteMaria, I also follow you on Facebook and Pinterest.
ReplyDeleteI live in Sparta NJ and shop at Shop Rite and Stop and Shop.
ReplyDeleteI follow you on FB. I would love to be able to buy Swerve at Wegmans and Food Lion in Loudoun County, Virginia. Thanks for all you do.
ReplyDeleteAlso stalking --I mean "following"--you on Facebook! ;)
ReplyDeleteI shop and would love to see this addition to Woodmans! I live in the Midwest - Appleton, WI.
ReplyDeleteGilbert Arizona and Walmart would be great.
ReplyDeleteI live in Central Oregon...would love to find Swerve at Fred Meyer's! Right now, I have to order online. Would LOVE a red mixer too...have always wanted one! :)
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