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ISO 22000-2005
Stevia - The Herb that is
Sweeter than Sugar
Stevia is a perennial shrub, indigenous to the northern regions of South
America. Stevia is still found growing wild in the highlands of the
Amambay and Iguacu districts (a border area between Brazil and
Paraguay)
For hundreds of years, indigenous
peoples in Brazil and Paraguay
have used the leaves of Stevia as a
sweetener.
The Guarani Indians of Paraguay
call it kaa jhe and have used it
to sweeten their yerba mate tea
for centuries.
They have also used stevia to
sweeten other foods and have
used it medicinally as a cardio
tonic, for obesity, hypertension,
and heartburn, and to help lower
uric acid levels.
Botanical Name: Stevia
Rebaudiana Bertoni
Belongs to Asteraceae / Composite family same as
marigolds, sunflower & chrysanthemums
One of 154 members of genus stevia
Only the sweet one known by above name
Grows upto 60cms height. Leaves can be harvested
3 - 5 times a year after initial growth, if perennial
Reportedly used by Guarani tribe of Paraguay and
nearby Brazil for more than 1500 years as
sweetener for their green herbal tea mate & other
domestic purposes as a flavor enhancer and
medicinal purposes such as treatment of burns,
wounds, acne, eczema, digestion, colds, flu, sinus &
lung congestion etc.
Some countries where stevia is
grown and researched
Stevioside 11.2%w/v
Potassium 2150 mg
Calcium 1200 mg
Magnesium 330 mg
Phosphorus 270 mg
Sodium 110 mg
Sulphur 85 mg
Iron 1.3 mg
B Carotene 23 ug
Vitamin A 12 IU
Vitamin B2 0.21 mg
Niacin 2.4 mg
The Principal Advantages of
Stevia
It is a completely natural non-synthetic product; Stevioside (the sweetener)
contains absolutely no calories.
the leaves can be used in their natural state;
Thanks to its enormous sweetening power, only small quantities need to be
used;
The plant is non-toxic
The leaves as well as pure Stevioside extract can be cooked:
No aftertaste or bitterness;
Stable when heated up to 200 degrees;
Non fermentative;
Clinically tested & frequently used by humans without negative effect;
Flavor enhancing
Ideal, non-addictive sweetener for children.
Uses of Stevia
For..
1000 acres contract farming
Set-up the Stevioside extraction plant which is highly
demanded sweetener in domestic & international
market.
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