Artificial sweetener
Stevia can be used as sweetener in different foods like pudding, milk products, jelly, tea, coffee, hot and cold beverage, fruit juice etc.Due to zero calorie sweetener it is an excellent preparation for the health conscious people, diabetes & obese patients. It is also suitable for everyone including children who wants to reduce calorie intake.
The main glycosides of stevia include stevioside and rebaudoside. Stevioside (6 to 18% in leaves) is the sweetest glycoside which has antidiabetic, sweetening & hypotensive effects.
Not yet known.
No known side effects are found.
Should be avoided.
Herbal and Nutraceuticals
Keep all medicines out of the reach of children. Store in a cool and dry place protected from light.
