Stevia

Yes, a person with phenylketonuria (PKU) can consume stevia. Stevia is a natural sweetener derived from the leaves of the Stevia rebaudiana plant and does not contain phenylalanine, the amino acid that individuals with PKU must avoid. However, it's always important for individuals with PKU to consult their healthcare provider or dietitian before adding any new food or sweetener to their diet to ensure it aligns with their dietary needs.

Silica is added to stevia as an anti-caking agent to prevent clumping and ensure the powdered stevia remains free-flowing. Silica is a common food additive that is generally recognized as safe by the FDA. It helps maintain the quality and texture of the stevia product by absorbing excess moisture and preventing the formation of lumps.

Stevia is a natural sweetener derived from the leaves of the Stevia rebaudiana plant and is often considered a low-calorie alternative to sugar. Research indicates that stevia does not inherently slow down metabolism; in fact, it may have a neutral or even positive effect on metabolic processes due to its low-calorie content. However, individual responses can vary, and excessive consumption of any sweetener could potentially lead to changes in appetite or eating behavior. Overall, moderate use of stevia is unlikely to impact metabolic rate significantly.

Approximately 0.5 grams of stevia are in a teaspoon. Keep in mind that the weight can vary depending on factors such as the brand and how finely the stevia is ground.

The cost of stevia leaves per kilogram can vary depending on the supplier and quality of the leaves. On average, the price can range from $50 to $100 per kilogram. It is recommended to compare prices from different suppliers to find the best deal.

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.

The sweetener Stevia is a natural, calorie-free sugar substitute derived directly from the Stevia plant. It can be found in stores under the brand names Truvia and PureVia.

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There are several soda pop brands that are currently using Stevia in their drinks. Some of them are Coke, Pepsi, Sprte Gree, Blue Shy Free, Sans and Zevia. The reasoniing for using this in the soft drinks is because it has nno calories and it is roughly 300 times sweeter than sugar.

Mix together 1 cup very hot distilled water with 1 cup bruised fresh Stevia leaves or 1/2 cup dried crushed Stevia leaves. Put in a jar with a cover. Let it stand for a day, then filter through a coffee filter. Refrigerate, covered, up to a month or freeze up to 6 months. You can dilute it with water if you want.

If you have a Stevia plant, harvest the leaves just as it begins to flower, this is when the plant is at its sweetest. To dry, strip an inch or so of the bottom leaves from the stem, hang upside down in a cool, dry place. When the leaves can be crumbled between your palms, the herb is dry enough. Store away from heat and light.

About 2 cups

Stevia may be composed of several different types of molecules from the Stevia rebaudiana leaf. These steviol glycosides can be up to 300 times sweeter than sucrose.

Many synthetic artificial sweeteners are more potent than Stevia. For example Saccharine (up to 700 times sweeter than sugar), Sucralose (600 times sweeter) and Neotame (8000 times sweeter) are all much sweeter.

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.

There are no apparent side-effects in most people taking Stevia, however using it while pregnant should be avoided as little research has been done into this matter.

No, it's natural table sugar in a liquid solution with water. When parents started complaining that the first ingredient in most breakfast cereals was sugar, the manufacturers started using all the other names for sugar. Such as sucrose, glucose, corn syrup and many more.

Not a lot of diet sodas use Splenda. If I am correct, I would say none do other than diet coke with splenda and pepsi one. Diet soda usually uses something called aspartame and can cause headaches and brain cancer over a very long period of use.

Also, If you're looking to lose weight by drinking diet soda, I wouldn't unless you're limiting what you eat, other wise the lack of real sugar will cause you to eat different fatty foods.

The stevia plant is a genus, there around 240 different species, it is used as an artificial sweetener and contains no calories when processed. The leaves can also be placed straight into tea or even eaten when you have a sweet tooth

It is a Brazilian plant used as an alternative for sugar with zero calory, since the origin in in Brazil, no alternative name in Hindi or Malayalam

"Vendhaya Keerai" is the name of Fenugreek Leaves

Natives of Paraguay, Brazil, and Argentina have been using Stevia for centuries so it has actually been around for quite some time now. Unfortunately, most people are just now beginning to hear of Stevia as there had been a lot of controversy about it over the years, especially in the Unites States. Japan has been using Stevia since the 1970's and in 2009 in the United States Stevia was finally allowed to be referred to as a natural sweetener, as it is. Stevia comes from the Stevia Rebaudiana Bertoni plant so it is natural and organic. It is very good for you as it contains no fat, gluten, or sugar. It also has no artificial sweeteners or ingredients and can be consumed by anyone, even diabetics as it will not increase their blood sugar levels. Try it out for yourself and see what many benefits there are to using Stevia. Go to www.steviasmart.com and see some of the better stevia available on the market.

Stevia has only been out for a very short time. In ten years we will have better information on the product. And the side effects. So we will see.

See related links to find Stevita brand stevia products.

A company named HerbCare sells it on Ebay UK. They have the best quality with a RebA content of 80% so there is no aftertaste. Good prices and super fast shipping as well.

I bought some leaves that had been ground up already, you could dry yours then grind in a coffee grinder. Then add a small amount of the ground stuff to your hot coffee. Or you can put some into some water and cook it till hot, or nuke it for a min or two. Extract one kilogram of stevia leaves in a round bottom flask at 60 degrees C with petroleum ether for 3 days. Filter and evaporate the petroleum ether under vacuum, dissolve the residue in Dimethylformamide, extract with 0.5 molar hydrochloric acid, Sodium bicarbonate solution, and dry over Magnesium Sulphate. Smoke in a big joint for a sweet smoke...slurp