How Do You Understand Natural, Plant Based Sweeteners?
Are you concerned about the health effects of artificial sweeteners? Discover what’s available in the world of natural plant sweeteners. Few aspects of health and nutrition have garnered more controversy than the issue of sweeteners. As many people search for an alternative to sugar with its high calorie content, their focus naturally turns to plant sweeteners. Although a variety of artificial sweeteners have been approved by the FDA, they are still mired in controversy. Many people believe these sweeteners have a sour side to them and eagerly seek natural alternatives, particularly sweeteners derived from plant-based sources. What plant sweeteners are currently available and what does the future hold in terms of using plants as sweetening agents? One of the most popular plant sweeteners currently available are those derived from the Stevia rebaudiana plant which contain the sweet glycosides known as stevioside and rebaudioside A. Although until recently, these components haven’t been
