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| Stevia Extract Packets – 75 Packets/Box |
| 75 Packets |
| A sweet secret cannot be kept forever! Easy to carry. Easy to use. No bitter after taste.* No Aftertaste * Calorie-Free * Great Natural Herb Taste * Consumer’s Choice * Aspartame-Free * Adds Easily to Hot & Cold BeveragesStevia is a small perennial plant native to Central and South America with a long and storied history. The Spanish conquistadors are credited with Stevia’s initial discovery during their sixteenth-century exploration of Central America. They reported that the natives used the leaves of this herb to counteract the bitter taste of a popular community drink, mate, and also used it as an herbal remedy for various ailments. Antonio Bertoni, a South American scientist, is credited with the modern discovery of Stevia in 1887 when he first observed Indians of the Guarani tribe of Paraguay use it to flavor bitter tribal beverages. Bertoni erroneously classified Stevia as a member of the daisy family, but it was later re-assigned to the chrysanthemum family in 1905. Twenty-five years later, two French chemists conducting research on Stevia isolated the chemical constituent responsible for Stevia’s flavorful properties and named it stevioside. Today, Stevia is cultivated in over a dozen countries worldwide. It is a major export product and is widely used in countries such as China, Brazil, Northa and South Korea, Taiwan, Israel, Paraguay, and Malaysia. Stevia has also grown successfully in California, southern Ontario, Canada, and even southern England. Although there are several different species of Stevia, the most potent and effective seems to be Stevia rebaudiana, and this species is used in most dietary supplements on the market today. Since 1968 NOW has been a dedicated source of high-quality, affordable natural foods, vitamins, and pure cosmetics. We search worldwide for the best products at the best prices. No compromises, no added costs, no unnecessary frills. We continue to provide certified organic or natural foods, grains, flour, and seeds through health food stores. As a family-owned and operated business, we offer the health-conscious consumer three generations of honesty, quality, purity, and commitment. Then God said, “I give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the whole earth and every tree that has fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food.” Gen. 1:29 Stevia packets are: Stevia packets are: |
