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Stevia

Stevia is a plant derived sweetener. The level of sweetness is much more potent than sugar.

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Is stevia an approved FDA alternative sweetener?

Not necessarily. Whole leaf and crude Stevia extracts are currently not considered GRAS (generally recognized as safe) and have not been approved as food additives.

Only specific manufacturers of the highly refined extracts (Rebaudioside A) have been given GRAS status. These companies and products are listed on FDA's website under "GRAS Notices."

What is stevia extract?

Stevia Extract should only consist of Stevia, broken down into liquid form, and natural flavors. www.steviasmart.com

Years ago you read about a seed from a Mexican plant which was used as a sweetener NOT STEVIA Any one know what it is?

I don't know if this is the information you are looking for but it might be helpful. There is a cactus plant from Mexico called the blue agave plant. It is related to the lily and is usually found with cactus but it is not a cactus plant. It was considered a sacred plant but it is said that when the Spaniards arrived, they used it to make Tequila. However, manufacturers have found that it is naturally sweet and makes a wonderful replacement for sugar. It is 10% glucose and 90% fructose (a natural form). It does have calories but it is considered a low glycemic index food -- a food that doesn't stimulate insulin production. Hope this helps.

Can large quantities of stevia be used in making cookies?

Stevia natural sweetner is very, very sweet you might want to find a recipe that does substitutions. Maybe in a health store.

What beverages contain stevia?

Nutra Resveratrol anti-ageing water is naturally sweetened with Stevia. Stevia has been shown to lower blood pressure & blood sugar.

Anti-Ageing Water a DNA Repair Nutraceutical is a Pharmaceutical formulation that contains concentrated amounts of Nutra Resveratrol & DMAE to bring back the skins youthful glow & reduce fine lines and wrinkles.

Nutra Resveratrol is the world's purest resveratrol at 99.9% and each bottle of anti-ageing water has the resveratrol equivalent of 1,000 glasses of wine without alcohol.

www.anti-ageingwater.com

Other Stevia beverages include Zevia Soda, Vitamin Water Zero, Zero calorie Sobe Lifewater, Sprite Green. Stevia comes under a variety of other names Truvia, Pure-Via, Reba-A, Rebiana

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 there a good tasting stevia product?

Products that are out of the market that contains stevia leaf extract have been on the rise since it was approved in various countries. Source: globalsteviainstitute.com/images/stevia-product-launches-increasing-dramatically/

Is salvia and stevia the same?

No. Salvia is a flower that is used for decorative purposes. Stevia is a plant that is used as a healthy sugar substitite.

Will tea taste the same if sweetened with Stevia?

Not exactly the same, stevia is sweet but there is something missing in the taste between it and sugar, sugar is still smoother while stevia is plain sweet.

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.

Is stevia addictive?

No, Stevia is not addictive. It is simply a plant, of the Compositae Family, that contains steviol glycosides, a sweet tasting substance. It can be used as a truly natural sweetener in food and drink, as well as for medicinal purposes.

Can Stevia be eaten on fructose free diet?

Hi,
I am by no means an expert in this. Most plants / fruit in nature that are sweet, the sugar is coming from Fructose. This is purely my understanding of it. So, since it's a leaf I'd say that yes it is Fructose.

I am not sure there is a way to have a 100% free fructose free diet. The question is how is it delivered. Apple versus apple juice, an apple was meant to be eat with the peel and fiber. When we take out the fiber what is left is just a flavored cocktail of glucose, fructose, and water.

Now, how much fructose is in 1/8 tsp of stevia sweetner is a question? But at least that 1/8 tsp of stevia gets you a full teaspoons worth of Sucrose. If Sucrose is 1/2 glucose and 1/2 fructose logic would be it's 75% less fructose? That is if stevia is 100% fructose, which is my question... how much of stevia is fructose? Say in SweetLeaf SteviaClear Liquid Stevia.

A lot to think about!

Where can I purchase Truvia or Stevia sweetener in store locations in southern California?

It's available in almost every grocery store as well as stores like walmart and target. there is a storefinder option on truvia.com where you can enter your zipcode and it will tell you all the stores nearby. Hope that helps!