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Answer Stevia is the short name for a plant that is reported to have its origins in Paraguay and Brazil. Its real botanical name is, Stevia rebuadiana Bertoni. It is a natural sweetener and people use it in place of sugar. In many languages, the name for the plant translates literally as "sweet leaf".
Stevia is a sugar substitute that comes from a plant, and has no calories.
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Stevia is a natural sweetener derived from the leaves of the Stevia rebaudiana plant. It is used as a sugar substitute because it is much sweeter than sugar, but does not contain calories. Stevia is often used in foods and beverages as a healthier alternative to sugar.
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What is stevia called in Tamil?
"Vendhaya Keerai" is the name of Fenugreek Leaves
What are stevia drops?
Stevia drops are the Stevia leaf crystals broken down into liquid form with water. You can get Stevia drops in many flavors as well as just clear. Ask what percentage of Stevia is used before you buy as some companies don't use much Stevia.
Is Stevia with dextrose the same as plain Stevia?
No. Stevia with Dextrose includes Dextrose whereas, plain, pure Stevia should have only Stevia Rebaudiana Bertoni. Now, most Stevia powders have fillers to help with packaging ie. Erythritol and Xylitol, both of which are natural . Watch the ingredients in the brand of Stevia you choose and make sure you know what the fillers are and what percentage of Stevia is in the product. Some may have a lower percentage of Stevia, a higher percentage of filler, as well as unsafe fillers. Stevita Stevia has 95-98 percent of Stevia in their products. See the related link for further information.
What is stevia extract?
Stevia Extract should only consist of Stevia, broken down into liquid form, and natural flavors. www.steviasmart.com
What is the chemical formula for stevia pure?
Stevia ia plant, a mixture - not a compound.The principal components of stevia are stevioside ans rebaudioside.
Is stevia healthy?
Everything is healthy if eaten in moderation. Yes, stevia is healthy. In fact stevia is much healthier than sugar.
How many calories in a teaspoon of stevia?
There are 0 calories in a tsp of stevia.
Is stevia bad for you?
No, Stevia is not bad for you. Actually referred to as "Stevia Rebaudiana Bertoni", it is a natural, perennial herb that has been used for centuries in Paraguay and Southern Brazil. Stevia provides a healthier way to sweeten drinks and food without: fat, sugar, artificial sweeteners or ingredients, gluten, or fructose. Diabetics can use Stevia and many people with allergies have found that Stevia is better in their diets as well.
How is stevia powder manufactured?
Stevia power is manufactured and produced by the Japanese. It is a liquid extract turned into a white powder form from the stevia leaf then blended with other fillers.
Why stevia is benned in India?
I don't know whether Stevia ( gene of Tulsi ) is banned in India.
I like stevia recipe. how do i make stevia recipe?
I am not sure how to make a delicious stevia recipe, but i am certain that you can find the correct recipe in a cooking book in your nearest local library.
How much does stevia cost?
The cost of Stevia varies from the particular product to the companies that sell them. Take a look at www.steviasmart.com and see some of the better prices for Stevia products that you can trust.
