Stevia - The sweetener for the new era

Stevia - Safe Natural and Sweet

The first great-tasting, zero-calorie natural sweetener that's a miracle of nature.

A natural sweetener is refreshingly uncomplicated. Sprinkle it on your grapefruit. Spoon it in your coffee.
One gram of this natural sweetener provides the same sweetness as two teaspoons of sugar.
This natural sweetener is a great alternative for people with diabetes.

There's a zero-calorie sweet in town. It's natural and has a , clean taste. It won't saddle you with guilt or make you gain weight.

Stevia News

In December 2008 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Stevia product rebaudioside A (rebiana) as a general purpose sweetener. Rebiana is an ingredient derived from the leaf of the stevia plant.

'Stevia Opportunities in 2011', Conference in Madrid (17 November 2010)

Health Ingredients Europe & Natural Ingredients 2010' took place in Madrid (16-18 November 2010). Part of this event was the conference 'Stevia opportunities in 2011', hosted by FiConferences on 17 November.

Stevia 2011 Advances inStrategy and Innovation

As the F&B industry eagerly awaits European approval of Stevia, the 2nd annual Stevia Conference provides a rare opportunity for manufacturers to find solutions to the major technical and marketing challenges they currently face, as well as hear the very latest guidance from the European Commission.

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Diabetes

Is Stevia Safe for Diabetes?

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.

Studies showed no adverse effects of steviol glycosides when taken at doses of about 4 mg per day. In December 2008, the US Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) stated it had no objection to the conclusion of an expert panel that rebaudioside A is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for use as a general purpose sweetener. Prior to this, stevia-based ingredients were only permitted for use as a dietary supplement in the U.S. Scientific data on steviol glycosides, including rebaudioside A (used in rebiana) and concluded that they are safe for their intended use - to sweeten foods and beverages and established a permanent Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) level. Click here For more details.

Diabetes is a medical condition which should be monitored and treated by a qualified physician or health care practitioner. However, Stevia can be a part of a healthy diet for anyone with blood sugar problems since it is not believed to raise blood sugar levels. If in doubt, ask your doctor. However, if they say no, ask them politely for current research to support their opinion. For more information visit read the report below:

Canadian Diabetes Association National Nutrition Committee Technical Review: Non-nutritive Intense Sweeteners in Diabetes Management