Stevia rebaudiana is a small plant native to Paraguay and Brazil. It was discovered in 1887 by a South American scientist named Antonio Bertoni who learned of the herb from the Guarani Paraguayan Indians who used it to flavor bitter tribal beverages.
Two French chemists named Bridel and Lavieille began to unravel the secret of stevia in 1931 with explatory extraction work on Stevia rebaudiana leaves. Their research yielded a pure, white, crystalline compound they named stevioside which is responsible for stevia's flavorful properties.
Ingredients
Free of: soy, yeast, wheat, milk, synthetics, artificial colors, flavors or preservatives.
Other Ingredients: Silica.
Cautions
Due to micronutrient content, do not use more than 8 packets per day without first consulting a healthcare practitioner.
