Stevia

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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Everything is healthy if eaten in moderation. Yes, stevia is healthy. In fact stevia is much healthier than sugar.

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.

Stevia ia plant, a mixture - not a compound.
The principal components of stevia are stevioside ans rebaudioside.

when you buy "baking stevia" it should come with a conversion chart, but i think its probably pretty universal. this is how mine goes: 1 cup sugar = 1/4 cup stevia 1/2 cup sugar = 1/8 cup stevia 1/3 cup sugar = 1 tablespoon and 1.5 teaspoons stevia 1/4 cup sugar = 1 tablespoon stevia

In small quantities, Stevia is not harmful to cats due to its all-natural composition. However, if your cat has consumed large quantities of Stevia, a vet visit is recommended.

As of my last update in October 2023, the market cost of stevia leaves can vary widely based on factors such as quality, sourcing, and region. Generally, prices for dried stevia leaves range from $15 to $30 per kilogram. However, prices may fluctuate due to changes in supply and demand, as well as agricultural conditions. For the most accurate and current pricing, it's best to consult local suppliers or market reports.

There are no steroids in stevia. It's molecular structure is similar to that of a steroid. The jury is still out as to whether it acts like a steroid in any way. So far, there don't seem to be much in the way of negative effects from stevia, but it has not been sufficiently tested yet by US standards to have been approved as a food additive, particularly with regard to pregnant and lactating women.