It’s been 11 years since the FDA granted GRAS (generally recognized as safe) status to purified extracts of the stevia plant, clearing the way for stevia to be marketed as a calorie-free sweetener. Since then, stevia has become a widely used ingredient in a variety of “diet,” sugar-free, and reduced

Explore the molecular mechanism behind the strong sweetness of steviaStevia has a great potential as a natural sweetener and sugar substitute product. However, this plant has a certain aftertaste, which will make some people feel uncomfortable. Therefore, scientists have studied the molecular mechan

Top 8 benefits of Stevia ExtractStevia Extract is a natural sweetener, derived from the stevia rebaudiana plant that was first discovered centuries ago in Paraguay by the native population. But it wasn't until the late 19th century that a Swiss botanist working in South America documented the so-cal

As a sweetener and adjuvant for diabetic patientsStevia's indigestibility does not cause an increase in blood glucose concentration after ingestion, and it does not promote an increase in insulin concentration in the blood. It is suitable for patients with diabetes. Clinical studies have found that