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Stevia is a plant-based natural sweetener that can be used in various food and beverages to add sweetness. Though Stevia has sweetening properties, it does not add any calories. Stevia is growing quickly in South Asia and over 200 studies have illustrated that it is safe to use.<br>
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An introduction to the zero-calorie, plant-based sweetener of natural origin STEVIA IS GROWING QUICKLY IN SOUTH ASIA … and has been used in traditional Ayurvedic and Unani medicines Stevia is grown in many parts of India… …and goes by many diferent names… THE SWEETNESS OF The sweet tasting parts of the leaf are called steviol glycosides. They can range from 200-350x sweeter than sugar To capture the sweetness, steviol glycosides go through a process of extraction, fltration and dehydration STEVIA CAN PLAY A ROLE IN WELL BALANCED DIETS ACROSS THE WORLD It can be seen on the ingredient label as: Swap a full calorie beverage for one that is partially or fully sweetened with stevia In India, FSSAI has approved Stevia with no adverse warning labels Studies have also shown that it is safe for pregnant women and people with diabetes It has been approved for use by multiple regulatory agencies around the world in more than 65 countries Over 200 studies have illustrated stevia safety for the entire family www.globalsteviainstitute.com © 2016 Global Stevia Institute
