Stevia 1 article

Derived from steviol glycosides in the leaves of Stevia rebaudiana, stevia is a high-intensity plant-based sweetener. Because it supplies strong sweetness in very small amounts, it contributes little bulk and is often paired with erythritol or other ingredients that add body to a formula. It is used in beverages, tabletop sweeteners, protein powders and other reduced-sugar products. Its plant origin does not make it equivalent to cane sugar; sweetness intensity, aftertaste and formulation role are very different.