30px;">Stevia is a natural sweetener with zero calories.  More than 200 times sweeter than sugar, its sweet taste is due to two components in its leaves: stevioside and rebaudioside, known as Reb A. This natural sweetener allows consumers to enjoy foods and beverages without the calories of sugar and is safe for those with diabetes.

 Stevia is used as a dietary supplement and sugar substitute.  It has no calories, no carbohydrates, and a zero glycemic index which makes it a great natural alternative to sugar and chemical sweetene [..]

The calorie-free, carb-free, low-glycemic sugar alternative that comes from the South American stevia plant doesn’t spike blood sugar, making it safe for diabetics. Find it as a powder or liquid in the dietary supplements aisle. The FDA also recently approved it as a food additive, but you may still need to look for it in the supplements section of [..]

(n) any plant of the genus Stevia or the closely related genus Piqueria having glutinous foliage and white or purplish flowers; Central and South America(n) any plant of the genus Piqueria or the clos [..]

A Plant genus of the Family Asteraceae. Members contain stevioside and other sweet diterpene Glycosides. The leaf is used for sweetening (Sweetening Agents).

A plant genus of the family ASTERACEAE. Members contain stevioside and other sweet diterpene glycosides. The leaf is used for sweetening (SWEETENING AGENTS).