What are the types or forms of Stevia?
Types of Stevia: – Stevia Leaves * Fresh Leaves Most pure form. 8 12% sweet glycosides : 5-8% Steviosides and 1-2% Rebaudioside A. * Dried Leaves Dried form of the fresh leaves. Used in brewing herbal teas and for making liquid extracts. * Tea Cut Leaves Cut into small pieces and sifted to remove twigs and other unwanted matter. * Ground Leaves (Powder) – The dried leaves ground into a fine powder. Usually about 10 15 times sweeter than sugar. Used in teas and cooking but does not dissolve. – Liquid Extracts * Dark A concentrated syrup derived from the dried leaves. Usually in a water and alcohol base. Sweetness varies between manufacturers. This form will offer the greater amount of benefits from the stevia plant. * Clear A solution of powdered steviosides dissolved in water, alcohol or glycerin. – Powdered Extracts (STEVIOSIDES) * 40 50% Sweet Glycosides The processed form of the leaves to concentrate on the sweet glycosides by removing unwanted plant matter. An off white powder. Com
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