STEVIA : AN UPCOMING NATURAL SWEETENER

摘要

Stevia is a safe, natural and non-caloric alternative to sugar and artificial sweeteners. It is an outstanding, sweet tasting herb that has remarkable health promoting qualities. The Stevia sugar is an ideal substitute/or the persons suffering from diabetes and obesity. The leaves of this plant are 30 times sweeter with zero calories, while the pure extract is 300 times sweeter than sugar. Properties of Stevia as a natural sweetener and its cultivation practices are presented in this article.