What's Stevia?
Stevia is a naturally sweet plant native to Paraguay whose leaves are
30 times sweeter than sugar in its unprocessed form. 100% pure Stevia
leaf extract standardized to a minimum of 90% Steviosides including 40%
Rebaudioside A. When purified, it can be 250-300 times sweeter than
sugar. With hundreds of studies showing Stevia is a safe alternative to
artificial sweeteners, it is truly the biggest thing to hit the food
and beverage industries in decades.
SweetLeaf® Stevia is the only all-natural, zero calorie, zero
glycemic index alternative to sugar and man-made artificial sweeteners.
High quality Stevia leaves are up to 30 times sweeter than table sugar.
The purified extracts of Stevia (called Steviosides) can be
250-300 times sweeter than table sugar. SweetLeaf® Stevia can be a part
of a healthy diet for anyone with blood sugar problems since it does
not raise blood sugar levels. If in doubt, ask your Natural Health Practitioner.
SweetLeaf® employs a process of extraction that uses only pure
water to collect the finest, sweet parts of the Stevia plant. Some
companies use chemicals, alcohols or even enzymes that actually change
the make-up of the naturally occurring substances. SweetLeaf® has a
fresh, clean sweet taste without a bitter after-taste, which is often
found in other brands. Finally, the makers of SweetLeaf® have been
working with the Stevia plant for 25 years, so they have decades of
experience and a brand name you can trust.