Stevia Institute

It is an authoritative, science-based resource for information on stevia, the zero-calorie, natural origin, sweetener.

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For people trying to manage their weight, #stevia provides a natural-origin way to cut #calories without having to sacrifice #taste. https://t.co/lXj7epufJG

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Systematic cultivation of #stevia started in the 1970s in China, South America and Japan, but recent crop innovations have been focused on making stevia more scalable with the most sugar-like steviol glycosides through traditional cross breeding. https://t.co/S6xsAZ9kWC

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Clinical studies in which #stevia replaced some of the #sugar and calories in foods showed that these stevia-containing calorie and sugar-reduced foods helped reduce blood sugar levels right after a meal compared to foods where stevia was not incorporated. https://t.co/W8yuZadjgT

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When stevia extracts are added to a product, the flavor profile can be modified or enhanced, such as bringing out flavors like cocoa, vanilla or lemon-lime. https://t.co/jh4b4ZiPdt

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Due to different regulations across the globe, ingredients can sometimes go by different names from one country to another. For this reason, you may see #stevia listed in the #ingredient statement in a couple of ways. Learn more here: https://t.co/goCVUenXrL

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Multiple major regulatory agencies around the world have concluded that high purity stevia leaf extract is safe for use as a sweetener for human consumption, including special populations. https://t.co/pKFCriFkZH

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The leaves of the #stevia plant contain sweet tasting components, scientifically called steviol glycosides. To date, about 50 steviol glycosides have been identified, and a typical stevia leaf has nine which are most abundant. https://t.co/6dC1WHDcVy

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#DYK the #stevia plant genus includes over 100 species and is cultivated throughout the world? https://t.co/adrCN3mYj4

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#DYK estimates of #stevia intake around the world indicate it is unlikely adults or children, including #diabetic adults and children, will exceed the ADI? https://t.co/RPZX8wARet

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PCSI offers a variety of tools and resources to help you explore the science of stevia. https://t.co/icqSUVMATM

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Toast to the New Year with this delicious french champagne recipe! https://t.co/HWAKrt9CZR

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#Stevia is the only major global, commercially available, #naturally sourced, zero-calorie sweetener that can be used by the whole family. https://t.co/cQl7URm8pi

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Happy holidays from everyone at PureCircle Stevia Institute! Here is a tasty recipe for a spicy cherry crisp to enjoy after a large holiday meal. https://t.co/AWM7Nva5dG

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#Stevia has been able to provide an important role in #biodiversity because it requires little land and allows #farmers to diversify their crops. https://t.co/adrCN3mYj4

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Studies have show that reduced sugar/calorie foods with #stevia helped reduced total #calorie intake. https://t.co/lXj7epufJG

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Purified #stevia extracts can achieve maximum #sugar reduction while imparting a more sugar-like taste without adding #calories or bitter off notes. https://t.co/lETVyNDbVz

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Learn about the latest on the state of the science for #stevia published in a Review Article in the Journal of Nutrition’s July 2018 issue. https://t.co/S7OLlp7wyF

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For people trying to manage their weight, #stevia provides a natural-origin way to cut #calories without having to sacrifice #taste. https://t.co/fCi1pq6jOU

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#Stevia can provide more than just sweet taste. When stevia extracts or steviol glycosides are added to a product, the #flavor profile can be modified or enhanced, such as bringing out flavors like cocoa, vanilla or lemon-lime. https://t.co/jh4b4ZiPdt

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The leaves of the #stevia #plant contain sweet tasting components, scientifically called steviol glycosides. To date, about 50 steviol glycosides have been identified, and a typical stevia #leaf has nine which are most abundant. https://t.co/6dC1WHDcVy