Stevia is a genus of about 240 species of herbs shrubs in the sunflower family (Asteraceae) native to subtropical and tropical regions from Western North America to South America. The species Stevia rebaudiana commonly known as sweetleaf of Sugarleaf or simply stevia is widely grown for its sweet leaves. As a sweetener and sugar substitute stevia's taste has a slower onset and longer duration than that of sugar.
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.
In a few countries it has been available as a sweetener for decades or centuries; for example; stevia is widely used as a sweetener in Japan where it has been available for decades.
More recent medical research has shown promise in treating obesity and hypertension. Stevia has a negligible effect on blood glucose even enhancing glucose tolerance; therefore it is attractive as a natural sweetener to diabetics and other on carbohydrate-controlled diets.
Sweet 'n Natural Calories free Saccharin free Aspartame free and Sucralose free.
| Compare and Decide: | Herbal | Aspartame Free | Saccharin Free | Sucralose Free |
| Sweet 'n Natural | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Equal | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Sweet'n Low | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| NutraSweet | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Splenda | No | Yes | Yes | No |
Suggested Use
As an herbal dietary supplement take 1/3 teaspoons into food or stir into beverages.
Other Ingredients
Lactose (milk).