date:Aug 06, 2018
Stevia is perhaps unique among food ingredients because its most valued for what it doesnt do. It doesnt add calories. Unlike other sugar substitutes, stevia is derived from a plant but there have been concerns about whether it is safe for consumption. Callum Tyndall finds out more.
While generally recognised as safe, researches have observed that we dont have enough evidence to fully understand how stevia and products like it affect the body. Image: Shutterstock.
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