What is Stevia?
Stevia is native of Paraguay, and it is called sweet Thulsi in India. Its leaves are 300 times sweeter than normal sugar.
What is special about stevia leaves?
Sweetness from stevia leaves are calorie and carbohydrate free and safe for Diabetics.
Why is stevia not popular now?
Though it is being used by other countries, lack of awareness in India is the reason for this.
Is stevia safe?
WHO approved stevia as completely safe for human consumption.
What makes stevia leaves sweet?
Leaves of Stevia contain key compounds called steviol glycosides. These glycosides are of four types, namely Stevioside, Rebaudioside A, Rebaudioside C and Dulcoside. Sweet characteristics are attributed to Stevioside and Rebaudioside A, while the other compounds impart a bitter or liqourice aftertaste to the leave.
What is the difference between LaStevia and other sweetners?
LaStevia is extracted from the best sweet part of the leaf and then it is refined,thus only pure food grade sweetness.
What are the health benefits of LaStevia?
- Natural, zero calorie, zero carbohydrate
- Lower Glycemic index (Blood sugar level not affected)
- Natural decongestant, regulates blood pressure, decreases acidity.
- It is anti-bacterial, prevents formation of dental cavities
- Contains natural trace elements like iron,calcium
Is LaStevia a dried leaf or dried leaf powder and can it be used in green tea ?
LaStevia the natural sweetener goes very well with green tea. LaStevia is a stevia extract which is white in color and 300 times sweetener than cane sugar. This stevia is extracted from green stevia leaves and is different from crushed dry stevia leaf powder. Please note: Dry stevia leaf powder should not be consumed directly and is insoluble in water. Whereas, LaStevia can be directly consumed and fully soluble.