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Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana) is a herb native to South America from the sunflower family that is 300 times sweeter than sugar. Stevia is a sweetener with anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties. It helps to balance the pancreas, which aids digestion, regulates blood sugar levels, and increases energy.
OK, this stuff is magic! It tastes sweet has no impact on blood sugar levels, and you only need 1 or 2 drops per serving. Stevia leaf extract is also heat stable, apparently is best used in biscuits and flat baked sweets to boost a main sweetener, but we used it in place of agave nectar (we've not used the coconut nectar yet) for Em's Granola and it was perfect.
We have used it to sweeten lemonade, tea and porridge, and I have to say that we are very impressed with it. We'd heard that it can leave an aftertaste, but we've not experienced it. All in all it's pretty perfect.
Up until recently, stevia was not sold for human consumption in the UK and EU but now it has been deemed safe for all to share!
Ingredients: Inulin Fiber (Fructoligiosaccarides, FOS), Stevia Extract (standardized to a minimum of 90% Steviosides, including 40% Rebaudioside A).
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