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Stevia is a small perennial plant native to Central and South America with a long and storied history. The spanish conquistadors are
credited with Stevia's initial discovery during their sixteenth
century exploration of Central America. They reported that the
natives used the leaves of this herb to counteract the bitter
taste of a popular community drink, mate, and also used it as an
herbal remedy for various ailments.
Today, Stevia is cultivated in over a dozen countries
worldwide. It is a major export product and is widely used in
countries such as China, Brazil, Northa nd South Korea, Taiwan,
Israel, Paraguay and Malaysia. Stevia has also been grown
successfully in California, southern Ontario, Canada and even
southern England. Although there are several different species
of Stevia, the most potent and effective seems to be Stevia
rebaudiana, and this species is used in most dietary
supplements on the market today.
With its extracts having up to 300 times the sweetness of sugar,
stevia has garnered attention with the rise in demand for low-carbohydrate, low-sugar food alternatives. Stevia also
has shown promise in medical research for treating such
conditions as obesity and high blood pressure. Stevia has a negligible effect on blood glucose, even enhancing
glucose tolerance therefore it is attractive as a natural sweetener to
diabetics and others on carbohydrate-controlled diets.
Stevia packets are:
Convenient
Potent
Unique
Natural and Safe
Calorie Free
Aspartame Free
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Nutrition Info
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Serving Size 1 Packet (1 g)
Servings Per Container 100
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Amount Per Serving
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% Daily Value
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Calories |
0
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Carbohydrate
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1 g
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<1%*
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Stevia Extract |
85
mg |
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| (Stevia
rebaudiana) (Leaf) |
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(min. 80% Glucosylsteviosides) |
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Percent Daily Values are based on 2,000 calorie diet. Details
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Serving Size: 1 Packet (1g)
Servings Per Container: 100
Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, mix one
packet with your coffee, tea, or sprinkle on food.
Other Ingredients: Rice Maltodextrin and
Silica.
Contains no: sugar, salt, yeast, wheat,
gluten, corn, soy, milk, egg, shellfish, preservatives,
artificial colors or artificial flavors.
Store in a cool, dry place
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