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What is Stevia?

Stevia or "stevioside" is extracted from the Stevia Rebaudiana a sweet herbal plant. It's also called honey leaf. It was originally used by the South American from the Guarani Paraguayan Indians few centuries ago, who used the herb to flavour bitter tribal beverages.

The Japanese began to study Stevia in 1954. Researchers found the extract interesting, resulting in dozens of well-designed studies of its safety, chemistry and stability for use in different food products. In the 1970s, the Japanese government approved the plant, and food manufacturers began using stevia extracts to sweeten everything from soft drinks, deserts, candy, pickles, dried foods, pastries, pies, baking, jam, ice cream, dried sea foods, soy sauce, fruit juices, frozen deserts, chewing gum, chocolate and low-calorie food.  

In addition to Japan, other governments have approved stevia and stevioside, including Asia, Brazil, China and South Korea.

The amount of Stevioside in the Stevia leaf varies with climate, soil conditions, and time of harvest and can range from 250 to 300 times sweeter than sugar. 

Today, Stevia is available in powder, liquid, pills and capsules form. It can be used to replace sugar in a variety of baking and cooking situations in a ratio of 50:1 (sugar:Stevia). However, the decrease in volume must be accounted for by adding a bulking agent. Stevia is extremely heat stable, does not contribute to browning effects, is non-fermentable and is compatible with dairy products as well as acidic fruits.

In addition, Stevia may aid in losing or managing weight as it contains no calories, is not metabolized by the body, and reduces cravings for sweets and fatty foods. Stevia may be ideal for diabetics, as it does not cause the same rapid increase in blood glucose levels that sugar and ordinary carbohydrates do. Its mild anti-bacterial activity may make it effective against gum disease, sore throats and inhibits plaque and cavities.

Stevia is approved for use in ten countries including Japan, Brazil and Paraguay. In Canada, ground or powdered forms of the Stevia herb may be added to food products and may be distributed for food use. However, extracts and other concentrated forms are not approved as a food additive. In the U.S., Stevia is not of GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status and has gone to market only as a dietary supplement.

Primary Applications of Stevia:

Diabetes, Hypoglycemia, Obesity, Indigestion, Plaque retardant, Dental Health, Hyperactivity,Yeast infections, Hypertension treatment and Blood Pressure control, Oral Health, Carbohydrate Cravings, Skin Toning And Healing - eczema and acne control, Tobacco and Alcohol enhancer. 

 

  
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