Prakt. lékáren. 2015; 11(6): 217-218

Stevia rebaudiana - natural non-caloric sweetener

Zdeňka Navrátilová
Univerzita Karlova v Praze, Přírodovědecká fakulta, Katedra botaniky, Praha

Stevia rebaudiana is a perennial herb native to South America (Paraguay). South-American Indians have since time immemorial used

stevia as a sweetener and in traditional medicine. Developed countries have high rates of obesity and diabetes, so low-calorie sweeteners

attract much interest. Stevia extract and compounds isolated from it have been used for decades in some Asian countries. In the European

Union, its use in the food industry was permitted in 2011, and since then it has gained considerable popularity. Besides its zero calorie

content, Stevia also exhibits anti-diabetic properties, so its use by diabetics is particularly advisable.

Keywords: Stevia rebaudiana, low-calorie sweetener, steviosid, diabetes, obesity

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