All natural sweetener - this is the real herb, chopped and sifted. Not a powder and not bleached !
Stevia is a South American herb that has been used as a sweetener by the Guarani Indians of Paraguay for hundreds of years. The leaves of this small, green Stevia rebaudiana plant have a delicious and refreshing taste that can be 100 times sweeter than sucrose (table sugar) at a 10% sucrose concentration. It has been declared as "generally recognized as safe" (GRAS) by the FDA.
Stevia has many excellent properties. The body does not metabolize the sweet glycosides from the stevia leaf or any of its processed forms - so there is no caloric intake. Stevia doesn't adversely affect blood glucose levels and may be used freely by diabetics and does not promote tooth decay.
Stevia truly enhances the flavors of other foods and remains stable in the presence of acid (tomatoes) and high heat. It makes a really tasty marinara sauce and nice, sweet pesto (if you choose to add a pinch). Stevia does not caramelize or brown the way sugar does; you can either add a bit of fruit juice in your recipe or you can add fresh fruit. Check your food by touch, smell and by inserting a tooth pick in baked goods to see if it is all cooked through.
A little pinch goes a long way - you can bake with it, add it to many recipes, use it in place of table sugar, give it to children in recipes and feel good knowing you are using an all natural sweetener rather then a processed sugar!!
All of my herbal remedies are original & specially formulated & are accompanied with directions for use & topic health related information. All teas are made to order. Teas are shipped in resealable bags for convience and freshness. All herbs are organically grown. I am not responsible for the misuse of any herbs or herb products that I sell, nor do I recommend herbs in place of your Doctor's recommendations or prescriptions. PLEASE EDUCATE YOURSELF BEFORE USING. Do not combine herbal remedies with pharmaceutical drugs unless you have consulted your physician and/or your herbal practitioner. As with all medicinal products, keep out of reach of children and pets, and avoid use during pregnancy or lactation unless otherwise specified. Peaceful blessings!
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