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Stevia
Stevia is a natural, zero-calorie sweetener derived from the leaves of the Stevia rebaudiana plant, native to South America. Its sweetness comes from steviol glycosides, primarily stevioside and rebau...
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Stevia is a natural, zero-calorie sweetener derived from the leaves of the Stevia rebaudiana plant, native to South America. Its sweetness comes from steviol glycosides, primarily stevioside and rebaudioside A, which are 50–300 times sweeter than sugar.
Key Properties
- Natural alternative to artificial sweeteners
- Zero calories and doesn't raise blood sugar levels
- Heat stable for cooking and baking
- Doesn't ferment, extending product shelf life
- Approved as food additive (E960) in many countries