Why
Stevia ?
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Stevia
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Sweet Herb of Paraguay
For more than 200 years, Stevia plant has been consumed by indigenous people of Paraguay (South America) to sweeten beverages (maté) or chewed for sweet treat.
Named After The Botanist & Chemist
Stevia (Stevia Rebaudiana (Bertoni)) plant was first scientifically studied in 18th centuries by a Botanist, Moises Santiago de Bertoni in Paraguay.
Its sweetness chemical properties was identified by Bertoni's friend named Dr Ovidio Rebaudi. Hence, becoming the Latin name for stevia today, Stevia Rebaudiana (Bertoni).
Major Sweet Contributor
The sweet-tasting components of Stevia comes from its Steviol Glycosides, which are naturally occurring in the stevia leaf.
Though, there are 11 major Steviol Glycosides, Reb A & Stevioside are the two most abundant.
*Depends on Steviol Glycosides purity and abundance
**ADI: 4 mg/kg body weight/day
Sustainable Source of Natural Sweetener
Reference
1. Ashwell, Margaret. “Stevia, Nature's Zero-Calorie Sustainable Sweetener: A New Player in the Fight Against Obesity.” Nutrition today vol. 50,3 (2015): 129-134.
2. J. E. Brandle, A. N. Starratt, and M. Gijzen. Stevia rebaudiana: Its agricultural, biological, and chemical properties. Canadian Journal of Plant Science. 78(4): 527-536.
3. Carakostas MC, Curry LL, Boileau AC, Brusick DJ. Overview: the history, technical function and safety of rebaudioside A, a naturally occurring steviol glycoside, for use in food and beverages. Food Chem Toxicol. 2008 Jul;46 Suppl 7:S1-S10.
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Low Calorie Sweetener
with Stevia
Tropicana Slim Stevia Sweetener is formulated with stevia leaves extract as a natural sweetener. It is sugar-free and taste exactly like sugar.
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Tropicana Slim is a product line for consumers striving to enjoy a healthier lifestyle. The entire Tropicana Slim range of products is focused on encouraging Low Sugar, Salt and Fat Consumption.
We only use ingredients approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and local FDA in the different countries where we operate.
All our products are safe for daily consumption, especially for Diabetics.
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