About STEVIA LEAVES
Stevia rebaudiana is a small perennial plant native to Paraguay and Brazil. Its leaves are widely used as a natural sweetener because they contain compounds called steviol glycosides, which are much sweeter than sugar.
Physical Characteristics
- Leaves are small, green, and oval-shaped with slightly serrated edges.
- They grow on branched stems and typically measure 25 cm in length.
- Fresh leaves have a mild herbal aroma and an intensely sweet taste.
Key Features
- Naturally sweet, with sweetness often 100300 times greater than table sugar when purified.
- Contains very few calories.
- Commonly used as a sugar substitute in foods, beverages, and herbal teas.
- Suitable for people seeking to reduce sugar intake.
Uses
- Chewed fresh as a natural sweetener.
- Dried and powdered for use in tea, coffee, and recipes.
- Processed into commercial sweeteners used in soft drinks, desserts, and other food products.Stevia rebaudiana is a small perennial plant native to Paraguay and Brazil. Its leaves are widely used as a natural sweetener because they contain compounds called steviol glycosides, which are much sweeter than sugar.
Physical Characteristics
- Leaves are small, green, and oval-shaped with slightly serrated edges.
- They grow on branched stems and typically measure 25 cm in length.
- Fresh leaves have a mild herbal aroma and an intensely sweet taste.
Key Features
- Naturally sweet, with sweetness often 100300 times greater than table sugar when purified.
- Contains very few calories.
- Commonly used as a sugar substitute in foods, beverages, and herbal teas.
- Suitable for people seeking to reduce sugar intake.
Uses
- Chewed fresh as a natural sweetener.
- Dried and powdered for use in tea, coffee, and recipes.
- Processed into commercial sweeteners used in soft drinks, desserts, and other food products.