Pure Stevia 90% Steviosides Extract Bulk Powder. (60G)

Stevia, commonly known as sweetleaf or sugarleaf, is a class of plant in the sunflower family that is widely grown for its sweet leaves. This plant originally comes from rain forests of Brazil and Paraguay but is now also grown in Japan, Korea, Thailand and China. Because its extracts have about 300 times the sweetness of sugar and does not appear to contain any calories, stevia is used as a sugar substitute.

Due to its negligible effects on blood glucose, stevia is often a popular food additive in low-carbohydrate and low-sugar food alternatives. It has also shown promising results in medical research for treating conditions such as obesity and high blood pressure. Stevia is also a great choice as a natural sweetener for those with diabetics. In the early 1970’s, Japan began cultivating stevia as an alternative to artificial sweeteners, many of which were suspected carcinogens back then. Aqueous extracts of the leaves were purified and stevioside, the main sweetener in stevia, was obtained. Since 1971, the Japanese have been using stevia widely as a sweetener in food products, soft drinks and even table use.

Supplement facts information: Servings per container is based on 500G Bag.