Stevia

STEVIA Stevia is a naturally sweet herb with no calories or carbohydrates. Stevia is a sweetener and sugar substitute extracted from the leaves of the plant species Stevia rebaudiana. The Sweetness in stevia is attributed by steviol glycosides (mainly stevioside and rebaudioside) found in leaves, which have up to 300 times the sweetness of sugar, are heat-stable, pH-stable, and not fermentable. Stevia's taste has a slower onset and longer duration than that of sugar. Stevia leaves have been used for centuries to sweeten teas and beverages in South Korea,Japan and Taiwan for over 40yrs and now across the world. Generally rebaudioside A and stevioside are the major glycosides found in stevia leaves based on dry weight, with steviosides like rebaudioside D in much lower concentrations in the plant. Commercially available in white powder form and colourless liquid form. Benefits of Stevia:         

100% Natural Zero Calorie Zero Cholesterol Helps in regulation of Blood pressure levels. Helps in regulation of Blood sugar levels. Ideal for diabetics and health continues. Helps in weight loss. Prevention of cavities and Gingivitis by reducing bacterial formation. Prevention of premature aging and cognitive malfunction.

ď&#x201A;ˇ Rich in vitamins, minerals, amino acids , anti oxidants and many other bio active compounds beneficial for health.

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Stevia

Published on Aug 24, 2017

AllianceIndia

Stevia is a naturally sweet herb with no calories or carbohydrates. Stevia is a sweetener and sugar substitute extracted from the leaves of the plant species Stevia rebaudiana. The Sweetness in stevia is attributed by steviol glycosides (mainly stevioside and rebaudioside) found in leaves, which have up to 300 times the sweetness of sugar, are heat-stable, pH-stable, and not fermentable. Stevia's taste has a slower onset and longer duration than that of sugar. Stevia leaves have been used for centuries to sweeten teas and beverages in South Korea,Japan and Taiwan for over 40yrs and now across the world. Generally rebaudioside A and stevioside are the major glycosides found in stevia leaves based on dry weight, with steviosides like rebaudioside D in much lower concentrations in the plant. Commercially available in white powder form and colourless liquid form.