Can stevia be used in cooking and baking?
A – Absolutely! Stevia extract is extremely heat stable in a variety of everyday cooking and baking situations, compatible with dairy products and with acidic fruits and such as strawberries, oranges, limes and pineapples. Q – How has Stevia been used in food applications? A – First, as a replacement for sugar and artificial sweeteners. Second, it has been used in various food products, including sugar-free chewing gums, ice-cream, yogurts and even Diet Coke. It has also been used in pickles, dried seafoods, fish and meat products, vegetables, seafoods, soy sauce and confectioneries. Q – Will Stevia harm my teeth? A – No. Two tests conducted by Purdue Universitys Dental Science Research Group have concluded that Stevioside is both fluoride compatible and significantly inhibits the development of plaque, thus Stevia may actually help to prevent cavities. Q – What other uses for Stevia? A – In addition to its sweetening capability, Stevia leaf is also considered a medicinal herb. As a to
Absolutely! Industrial research in Japan has shown that Stevia and Stevioside extracts are extremely heat stable in a variety of everyday cooking and baking situations Q) Can I use Stevia if I am diabetic? A) Diabetes is a medical condition which should be monitored and treated by a qualified physician or health care practitioner. However, Stevia can be a part of a healthy diet for anyone with blood sugar problems since it does not raise blood sugar levels. If in doubt, ask your doctor. However, if they do say no, ask them politely for the current research to support their opinion. I have not used this. I just thought you might like to look at a natural alternative rather than an artificial product. Edit to add: Sorry, I guess I’m repeating, didn’t read through dagger’s post, above.
