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Stevia glucoside (commonly known as stevia sugar) white powder, is a new natural low calorie sweetener refined from stevia, and its calorific value is only 1/300 of the sucrose.
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Stevia Description
Stevia glucoside (commonly known as stevia sugar) white powder, is a new natural low-calorie sweetener refined from stevia, and its calorific value is only 1/300 of the sucrose. It does not produce calories after ingestion so it is a suitable sweetener for diabetics and obese patients, It can be used as antiseptic for candy, pastry, beverage, seasoning to extend the shelf life.
Stevia is a sugar substitute made from the leaves of the stevia plant. It’s about 100 to 300 times sweeter than table sugar, but it has no carbohydrates, calories, or artificial ingredients.
Stevia Health Benefits
Stevia is a natural sweetener derived from the leaves of a plant related to garden flowers like asters and chrysanthemums. Unlike artificial sugar substitutes, it offers a natural alternative with numerous health benefits.
The primary compound in dried stevia leaves, stevioside, is exceptionally sweet yet low in calories. Beyond its sweetness, it provides various pharmacological benefits, including aiding in diabetes management, regulating blood sugar levels, lowering blood pressure, and supporting anti-tumor and anti-diarrheal effects. Stevioside also boosts immunity, enhances metabolism, and is effective in addressing obesity, balancing stomach acid, and alleviating nerve fatigue. Moreover, it demonstrates therapeutic benefits for heart disease and pediatric dental health while counteracting the negative effects of sucrose.
Applications of Stevia
- Pharmaceutical Use: Serves as a natural excipient sweetener in medicinal formulations.
- Animal Feed: Acts as an additive to address appetite loss, fatigue, slow growth, reproductive issues, diarrhea, and respiratory problems in livestock and poultry.
- Agricultural Use: Functions as an organic fertilizer to enhance soil fertility and improve soil quality.