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The Stevia Loophole Why Some Sweetened Drinks are Still SNAP-Legal While Others are Banned in Texas

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If you use SNAP benefits in Texas, you may have noticed something confusing at the grocery store lately. Some sweetened drinks are suddenly off-limits, while others that taste just as sweet are still allowed. That’s because of a new rule change that’s reshaping what millions of Texans can buy with their benefits. But hidden inside those rules is what many are calling a “stevia loophole,” and it’s leaving shoppers scratching their heads. Here’s what you need to know about it.

Texas Just Changed SNAP Rules for Sweetened Drinks

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