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SAJJAN EXPORTERS (Expoter of Senna Leaves & Pods)
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Stevia (stevia rebaudiana) is a small bush native to Paraguay. The leaves of this plant contain carbohydrate-based compounds 200-300 times sweeter than sugar. These compounds, steviosides, can be extracted and used as alternative sweeteners to sugars.
Traditionally, stevia leaves have been used for hundreds of years in Paraguay and Brazil to sweeten local teas, medicines and as a "sweet treat."
Stevosides contain zero calories and can be used as a sugar substitute in cooking and baking. They are especially beneficial to diabetics and those wishing to reduce sugar intake for health reasons. Its primary use is as a sweetener to enhance the palatability of food and drinks. Unlike aspartame, Stevia sweeteners are heat stable to 200 degrees centigrade, are acid stable and do not ferment, making them suitable for use in a wide range of products.
Some Uses for Stevia Products and Extracts
� Table top sweetener - for tea, coffee and beverages
� Soft drinks, cordials, fruit juices
� Ice creams, yoghurts, sherbets
� Pastries, pies, baking
� Jams, sauces, pickles
� Jellies, desserts
� Chewing gum
� Candies, confectioneries
� Sea-foods, vegetables
� Weight-watcher diets
� Diabetic diets
� Flavour, colour and odour enhancers
� A source of antioxidants
� Alcoholic beverage enhancer (aging agent and catalyst)
Medicinal Uses
Toothpaste, mouthwashes - plaque retardant
Skincare - eczema and acne control, rapid healing agent
Diabetic foods and weight loss programs
Hypertension treatment and blood pressure control
Calcium antagonist
Bacterial agent
Pill and capsule additive to improve taste
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