Stevia Powder:
Stevia is a nickname for the plant "Stevia rebaudiana", which has been used both as a sweetener and as a medicinal plant for over 1,500 years. The leaves of the plant get their sweetness from substances called glycosides, which are molecules that contain sugar bonded to another compound.
Uses and applications :
- Table-top sweeteners
- Leaves can be eaten fresh or put in tea or food
- Squeezed juices and / or chilled
- Frozen desserts and novelties
- Ice cream, Candy, Baked