Stevia

Stevia is a natural sweetener obtained from the leaves of Stevia rebaudiana, a plant native to South America that now grows in large parts of the world.

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The ingredients that are important for the sweetening effect are a series of so-called steviol glycosides, each of which has an individual sweetness and taste profile.

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Stevia is about 100 to 300 times sweeter than table sugar, but it does not contain any carbohydrates, calories,

or artificial ingredients. Stevia is associated with many health benefits.

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Also enzymatically produced alternatives available.