Stevia Extract Packets, 100 packets

DescriptionNo Aftertaste Calorie-Free Great Natural Herb Taste Consumer's Choice Aspartame-Free Adds Easily to Hot & Cold Beverages Stevia is a small perennial plant native to Central and South America with a long and storied history. The spanish conquistadors are credited with Stevia's initial discovery during their sixteenth century exploration of Central America. They reported that the natives used the leaves of this herb to counteract the bitter taste of a popular community drink, mate, and also used it as an herbal remedy for various ailments. Antonio Bertoni, a South American scientist, is credited with the modern discovery of Stevia in 1887, when he first observed Indians of the Guarani tribe of Paraguay use it to flavor bitter tribal beverages. Bertoni erroneously classified Stevia as a member of the daisy family, but it was later re-assigned to the chrysanthemum family in 1905. Twenty-five years later, two French chemists conducting research on Stevia isolated the chemical constituent responsible for Stevia's flavorful properties and named it stevioside. Today, Stevia is cultivated in over a dozen countries worldwide. It is a major export product and is widely used in countries such as China, Brazil, Northa nd South Korea, Taiwan, Israel, Paraguay and Malaysia. Stevia has also been grown successfully in California, southern Ontario, Canada and even southern England. Although there are several different species of Stevia, the most potent and effective seems to be Stevia rebaudiana, and this species is used in most dietary supplements on the market today. A sweet secret cannot be kept forever! Since 1968 NOW has been a dedicated source of high quality, affordable natural foods, vitamins and pure cosmetics. We search worldwide for the best products at the best prices. No compromises, no added costs, no unnecessary frills. We continue to provide certified organic or natural foods, grains, flours and seeds through health food stores. As a family owned and operated business, we offer the health-conscious consumer three generations of honesty, quality, purity and commitment. Then God said, I give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the whole earth and every tree that has fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food.' Gen. 1:29 Stevia packets are: Convenient Potent Unique Natural and Safe Calorie Free Aspartame Free Read more about Stevia from Your Health Professor Product FAQ's'DirectionsServing Size: 1 Packet (1g) Servings Per Container: 100 Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, mix one packet with your coffee, tea, or sprinkle on food. Other Ingredients: Rice Maltodextrin and Silica. Contains no: sugar, salt, yeast, wheat, gluten, corn, soy, milk, egg, shellfish, preservatives, artificial colors or artificial flavors. Store in a cool, dry place.Recommended Daily Allowance

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Serving Size	1 Packet (1 g)
Calories	0
Servings Per Container	100
Total Carbohydrate	1 g	<1%*
Stevia Extract	85 mg	†
*(Stevia rebaudiana) (Leaf)*
(min. 80% Glucosylsteviosides)
_{* Percent Daily Values are based on 2,000 calorie diet. † Daily Value not established.}