Stevia - dried leaves - 1000g (1kg)
Product characteristics
Plant parts: leaves
Contents: dried herb (leaves)
Country of origin: Paraguay
Classification: Stevia Rebaudiana
Weight: 1000g (1kg)
Description
STEVIA - dried herb (leaves) - 1000g (1kg)
Plant description Stevia is a perennial plant with exceptionally sweet leafs that has for a long time been used as a natural sweetener. It comes from South America and is known to people for thousands of years. It is originally derived from the subtropical climate of South and Central America. |
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Properties - it has zero calories - it is sweeter than sugar (sucrose) circa 250-450 times - soluble in water and alcohols - can be used for cooking and baking due to the high temperature resistance - remains stable in acid and alkaline liquids (pH 3-9) - preserve shelf life for a long time - because it is not a sugar it does not cause tooth decay - safe for diabetics - does not raise blood sugar levels - safe for people with phenylketonuria (PKU) - does not ferment The following are also attributed to its medicinal properties - combats fever, headaches, asthma and inflammation of the mouth. |