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Home > Herbs > Stevia > Stevia rebaudiana is a natural herb that grows in Asia and South America. This supplement is a 100% pure concentrated extract of Stevia. South American natives have used Stevia for centuries; though it has just recently become popular in the United States. NOW® Stevia Extract is made with a high glucosylstevioside content and has a pleasant, non-bitter aftertaste.
 Serving Size: 1/32 Teaspoon (45 mg) Servings Per Container: 10,088
Suggested Usage: As a dietary supplement, take 1/4 of a 1/8 teaspoon (1/32) as desired. Other Ingredients: None. Contains no: sugar, salt, yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, shellfish, preservatives, artificial colors, artificial flavors, or artificial sweeteners. Vegetarian/Vegan Product. Stevia Extract is intended for dietary supplement purposes only. This product is sold by weight not volume. Store in a cool, dry place.
Stevia rebaudiana FAQ's
What is Stevia rebaudiana? Stevia is an herb indigenous to Paraguay and Brazil that grows 2--3 feet tall and resembles mint in appearance. The South American native Guarani Indians used this green "sweet herb" they called "kaa he-he" for centuries before a European botanist named M.S. Bertoni first learned of this unique plant from the native guides while exploring Paraguay in 1887. Though prior to the early 1900s Stevia was a plant harvested in the wild it soon thereafter was being grown in abundance on plantations. Sometime between 1918 and 1921 the USDA was introduced to this wonderfully sweet herb but because of political and other interests Stevia was not accepted as a natural sweetener. The compounds in Stevia that give the herb its sweet taste called Steviosides were isolated by French scientists in 1931. Since the 1970s Japan has approved and used Stevia extracts as a sweetener in everything from ice cream to soft drinks.
Today in the USA our FDA still has not approved Stevia as a
sweetener. However, since the Dietary Supplement Health and
Education Act of 1994, they have approved it as a dietary
supplement.
How is NOW's Stevia produced?
NOW's stevia extract is produced utilizing a patent-pending
process which involves extracting from stevia leaves using only
water and alcohol. The resulting extract is treated with a
vegetarian-source enzyme (glucosyl transferase) to reduce the
licorice-like aftertaste of regular stevia extracts. The
following are not used and not allowed: pesticides, fumigants,
irradiation, other solvents, sulfur dioxide. There are no
carriers or flow agents added to the extract other than what we
claim on the label. The resulting extract contains no less than
80% Glucosylsteviosides as measured by HPLC testing.
The Stevia Glycerite liquid is now much thicker than it was.
Why?
We have increased the percentage of Glycerine to help maintain the
freshness of the product. Glycerine acts as a natural preservative,
as well as having a nice sweet taste, but is low on the glycemic
index listing (which shows how much certain foods affect blood
sugar).
Should I be concerned that my Stevia Liquid Extract has
become cloudy?
Stevia should not be cloudy and it is very rare for this to occur.
This usually will occur due to some kind contamination:
1. Introduction of another interacting substance
2. Bacterial growth due to alcohol evaporation.
Please discard the product.
Disclaimer : This website is for informational purposes only. Always check the actual product label in your possession for the most accurate ingredient information due to product changes or upgrades that may not yet be reflected on our web site. These statements made in this website have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The products offered are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you believe that you may have a disease condition, please consult your healthcare practitioner immediately, and before using any dietary supplement product. |
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