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

Market demand for Reb M and Reb D of small molecules of stevioside soars Stevia is not a new product. Before 2008, the stevia market had been tepid due to various reasons including regulations. But in the past 10 years, the stevia market has shown exponential growth and has achieved great success gl

Stevia Extract Is Better Than Antibiotics On Lyme DiseaseA study published by researchers at New Haven University revealed another healthy functional property of stevia extract. As a natural alternative sweetener, stevia extract has been recognized by consumers, and the market has continued to grow

The stevia plant has been used for more than 1,500 years by the Guaraní people of Brazil and Paraguay, who refer to it as ka’a he’ê, meaning “sweet herb.” These native South Americans love using this non-caloric sugar substitute in their yerba mate tea, as medicine and a sweet treat. In these countr