Stevia Power x5 (Crystal) Extract 50gr

STEVIA ........ sweet innocent and very valuable. Crystal χ5 for sweets and drinks (5 times sweeter than sugar)

Stevia (botanical name Stevia rebaudiana) is a plant species originating from Brazil and Paraguay. It contains a substance called stevioside or steviol glycoside, which has many times the sweetening power of sugar. It is used in several countries as an alternative sweetening substance to sugar. The sweet taste of its leaves has been known for centuries to its indigenous people of North America who use it as a natural sweetener. In recent years, the stevia plant and sweeteners derived from its leaves have attracted attention due to the increased demand for low-sugar and low-calorie foods. 

The plant's leaves and the sweeteners derived from it are several times sweeter than sugar, provide no energy (calories), and do not contain carbohydrates. Stevia-derived sweeteners yield zero calories and can be an option for people looking to reduce or maintain their weight. Studies have shown that sweeteners with few or zero calories can help control weight by reducing the caloric content of the diet and maintaining diet enjoyment, helping people stay faithful to their diet for longer periods of time. Stevia sweeteners do not contain carbohydrates and do not affect blood glucose levels, so they can be consumed by people with diabetes. 

They also provide no energy (calories) and can contribute to weight loss or maintenance, a very important parameter for the control of diabetes and its complications.