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Stevia (/ ˈ s t iː v i ə, ˈ s t ɛ v i ə /) [1] [2] is a sweet sugar substitute that is about 50 to 300 times sweeter than sugar. [3] It is extracted from the leaves of Stevia rebaudiana, a plant native to areas of Paraguay and Brazil.
Stevia rebaudiana is a plant species in the genus Stevia of the family Asteraceae. It is commonly known as candyleaf, sweetleaf or sugarleaf. [1] [2] It is a small seasonal plant which grows to a height of 30–60 centimetres (1–2 feet). [2] It has elongated leaves that grow along the stems and are lined up against each other.
The species Stevia rebaudiana in this genus is widely grown for its extraction of sweet compounds from its leaves and sold as a sugar substitute known as stevia and other trade names. Taxonomy [ edit ]
Ingredion Inc. is an American food and beverage ingredient provider based in Westchester, Illinois, [3] producing mainly starches, non-GMO sweeteners, stevia, and pea protein. [4] The company turns corn , tapioca , potatoes , plant-based stevia, grains, fruits, gums and other vegetables into ingredients for the food, beverage, brewing, and ...
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Sweet Leaf Tea was founded in 1998 in Beaumont, TX by Clayton Christopher, [3] using $10,000 and his grandmother's recipe for home-brewed iced tea made with cane sugar. [4] [5] Early production consisted of brewing tea in crawfish pots in Hen's kitchen, using pillow cases as "tea bags" and; then using garden hoses to transport the tea to plastic bottles.
By the end of 2008, ACNielsen recorded that Zevia was the fastest growing natural product in the United States in terms of sales. [5] The company's 2008 revenue was $925,000, [6] and the product was available in 850 stores. [7] In 2010, Zevia reported a 300% increase in same-store sales over 2009. [8]
Stevioside is the main sweetener (along with rebaudioside A) found in the leaves of Stevia rebaudiana, a plant originating in South America.Dried leaves, as well as aqueous extracts, have been used for decades as a sweetener in many countries, notably in Latin America and Asia (Japan, China). [3]