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Stevia 1Χ5
Product code: TCP.333Price:2.40€
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Description
Stevia is a plant species from Brazil and Paraguay. Contains a substance called steviozi or steviol having more sweetening power of sugar. Used in several countries as an alternative sweetener to sugar.
In recent years the stevia plant and sweeteners derived from the leaves of attracted attention because of increased demand for foods low in sugar and calories. The leaves of the plant and sweeteners derived from it have multiple sweetness than sugar, do not perform energy (calories).
Stevia contains carbohydrates and does not affect blood sugar, thus can be consumed by people with diabetes. Also not dissipate energy (calories) and may help to reduce or maintain normal weight, a very important parameter for the control of diabetes and its complications.
In short qualities, actions and use of stevia:
• Natural sweetener with a very low caloric value
• Flavor Booster
• No effect on blood sugar levels
• Prevents the creation of dental plaque
• Characterized as non-toxic and non-addictive sweetener
• It contains fermenting carbohydrates
• It has bactericidal activity
• Glycosides is 250-300 times sweeter than sugar
• It has various medical uses
• Used as a tea – drink
• Used as a food additive
1:4, stevia.