Highly purified Stevia extracts (Steviol Glycosides like Reb-A), which are approved as safe, are a beneficial zero-calorie ...

The popular sugar substitute stevia is in countless food products these days. You may love this sweetener, or there may be ...

Earlier this summer, The World Health Organization’s cancer agency deemed the sweetener aspartame — found in diet soda and countless other foods — a “possible” cause of cancer. Another group found it ...

KANSAS CITY — Global efforts to reduce sugar consumption are not slowing, and neither are innovations in high-intensity, zero-calorie sweeteners containing steviol glycosides. About a decade ago, ...

Ingredion has been granted a patent for a Stevia extract with specific levels of steviol glycosides, derived from selectively bred cultivars. The extract is suitable for use in various consumable ...

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Using stevia can reduce calories in foods and drinks, but it may also have some adverse effects. Possible side effects include nausea, bloating, low blood pressure, and hormone disruption. Stevia is a ...

For people focused on weight loss and overall healthy eating, monk fruit and stevia offer similar nutritional benefits. Find ...

LISLE, ILL. — SWT Stevia opened a new applications center in the Chicago area. The facility has the capability to create a range of beverage, bakery and snack products for customers developing natural ...