Stevia Sugar Powder Rebaudioside - A 60 CAS no.58543-16-1

Plant Name: Stevia
Latin Name: Stevia rebaudiana (Bertoni) Hemsl
Family: Asteraceae
Aliases: Eupatorium rebaudianum, sweetleaf, honeyleaf and sugarleaf, and sweet herb of Paraguay
Characteristic:
The leaves of Stevia are a source of natural zero-calorie sweetener which is considered sweeter than sugar (sucrose)
Usage:
It has been used in South and Central America , Japan and many other parts of the world as a sugar substitute and in the treatment of a number of health conditions for centuries. In 2008, FDA (The Food and Drug Administration) approved sweetener derived from the herb stevia as safe for use in foods and beverages. The steviols glycosides are now used in herbal supplements, foods and beverages, and as sweetening powders and syrups. Unlike other sweeteners, Stevia can be used in baking and cooking and its lesser amount is ample.