Stevia (botanical name Stevia rebaudiana) is a plant species originating from Brazil and Paraguay. It contains a substance called stevioside or steviol, which has many times the sweetening power of sugar. It is used as an alternative sweetening substance to sugar.

The sweet taste of its leaves is known to the indigenous peoples of South America who use it as a natural sweetener. The leaves of the plant and the sweeteners derived from it are exponentially sweeter than sugar, do not provide energy (calories), and do not contain carbohydrates.

The sweeteners derived from stevia have zero calories and can be an option for people who want to reduce or maintain their weight. Studies have shown that sweeteners with few or zero calories can contribute to weight control, as they reduce the caloric content of the diet.

Stevia sweeteners do not contain carbohydrates and do not affect blood glucose, so they can be consumed by people with diabetes. They also do not provide energy (calories) and can contribute to weight loss or the maintenance of normal weight.

• Origin: EU.
• Ingredients: Maltodextrin, stevia rebaudiana extract 98%