Stevia
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About
Stevia is used as a natural substitute for sugar. It is a sweetener used by Diabetics and those on a low carb diets who find it useful in keeping blood sugar low.
This sweetener has a bitter after taste which some find offensive. It is available in powder and liquid form and can be used to sweeten beverages and most things that require sugar.
Information
Translations: ステビア, ستيفيا, 기업간, צמח, 甜菊, Стевиа
Tasting Notes
Substitutes: Xylitol, Sorbitol