Product Description

It is a natural sweetener alternative to sugar and artificial sweeteners made from a shrub from Paraguay and Brazil. Has been used since ancient times as a sweetener for the Indian Guaraní and that in countries like Japan now accounts for *1% of the sweeteners consumed. The leaves of the plant are *0 times sweeter than sugar, and Extract about **0 times more. Stevia is a small shrub native of Northern Paraguay and adjacent areas of Brazil. The leaves of the plant have been used by the tribe of Guarani Indians since pre-Columbian times to sweeten foods. However, it was not until ***7 that the American scientist Anthony Bertoni discovered. Stevia has no calories and has beneficial effects in the absorption of fat and blood pressure. Contains carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins and minerals. No reported side effects of any kind, such as mutagenic effects or other effects that damage health. 1 cup sugar equals 1 ½ to 2 tablespoons of the herb fresh or ¼ teaspoon of powdered extract. Studies scoring its antibiotic activity, especially against bacteria *****, stafilococos aureus, and Corynebacterium difteriae as well as against the fungus Candida Albicans frequent producer of vaginitis in women. The sweetness of the plant is due to a glucoside called esteviosida composed of glucose, and rebaudiosida. Stevia in its natural form is *5 times sweeter than table sugar (sucrose). The extract is **0 to **0 times sweeter than sugar. Does not affect blood sugar levels, on the contrary, studies have demonstrated hypoglycaemic properties, improves glucose tolerance and that is why it is recommended for diabetic patients. Stevia is important for people who want to lose weight, not only because they help reduce the intake of calories, but because it reduces cravings and the need to be eating candy. The Stevia also confer properties to control blood pressure, which is effective vasodilator, diuretic and cardiotonic (regulates blood pressure and heart rate). The powder can dissolve in water and then drops or by using teaspoons or tablespoons. Can be used at all, as in cereal, baked goods, cookies, soft drinks, in the preparation of any food.