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Stevia: The Natural Sweetener
At Capella Flavors we use the all-natural herbal product, Stevia, to sweeten our water flavors so you can create your own calorie free beverages. This natural sweetener has enabled our company to provide our customers with top quality and great tasting flavors. Stevia is rapidly becoming a popular replacement for sugar and artificial sweeteners. It does not contain any calories in its refined form, making it an ideal dietary substitute for anyone watching their weight.
Stevia Facts:
- Stevia originates from an herb in the Chrysanthemum family that grows in the wild. It is typically found in Paraguay and Brazil.
- The element in the herb that gives Stevia its sweetness is found in the plant leaves and is called, glycosides.
- Stevia is ten to fifteen times sweeter than regular sugar.
- Stevia does not have any of the unhealthy repercussions on the body as sugar does. For example, Stevia has not been proven to raise blood sugar levels making it a key component to a healthy diet for people such as diabetics.
- Stevia is heat stable so it can be used in cooking and baking! Labels: Flavor Drops
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