Stevia Leaf

Description

Stevia Leaf

Common name: Stevia Leaf, Stevia, Sweet Leaf, Sugar Leaf
Botanical name: Stevia rebaudiana (Bertoni) Bertoni
Plant part: Leaf
Origin: Paraguay and Brazil, South America

Description:

Stevia Leaf is the dried leaf of Stevia rebaudiana, a small perennial herb belonging to the Asteraceae family. Native to parts of South America, particularly Paraguay and Brazil, stevia has been traditionally used by indigenous communities for its naturally sweet taste.

The dried leaves are typically green to olive-green in colour and have a characteristic sweet, herbaceous taste with a slightly bitter or liquorice-like aftertaste. Stevia leaves are naturally sweet because they contain steviol glycosides, a group of intensely sweet compounds concentrated in the leaves.

Stevia is commonly used as a botanical sweetening ingredient and can be prepared as an herbal infusion or tea, ground into powder, or processed into extracts. Unlike ordinary sugar, stevia leaf derives its sweetness from naturally occurring plant compounds rather than sucrose.

Nutritional Value:

Stevia Leaf is primarily valued for its natural sweetness and phytochemical content rather than as a significant source of calories or macronutrients. The leaves contain naturally occurring steviol glycosides, flavonoids, phenolic compounds and other plant constituents.

Composition:

Contains naturally occurring steviol glycosides, particularly stevioside and rebaudiosides, along with flavonoids, phenolic compounds, triterpenes, vitamins, minerals and other botanical constituents.

Benefits:

* Provides naturally occurring sweetness from the stevia plant
* Commonly used as a plant-based alternative to sugar
* Suitable for preparing naturally sweet herbal teas and infusions
* Provides naturally occurring antioxidant plant compounds
* Traditionally used as a sweet herbal leaf in South American herbal practices
* Can be incorporated into various food, beverage and herbal preparations
* Useful for reducing reliance on conventional sugar when appropriately formulated

Uses:

* Prepared as herbal tea or infusion
* Ground into leaf powder
* Used to naturally sweeten herbal teas and beverages
* Used in food and beverage formulations
* Processed into stevia extracts and concentrated sweetening preparations
* Combined with other herbs in tea and botanical blends

Precautions:

* Stevia leaf and purified steviol glycoside extracts are not identical products; their composition and regulatory status can differ
* Excessive consumption may cause digestive discomfort in some sensitive individuals
* Individuals taking medication, particularly medication affecting blood sugar or blood pressure, should consult a healthcare professional before consuming concentrated preparations regularly
* Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals should seek professional guidance before using concentrated herbal preparations
* Use according to the intended application and recommended dosage

Packaging:

Our herbs are packaged in ziplock bags to avoid spillage.

Storage:

• Keep in a cool, dry place away from moisture, sunlight, and heat
• Store in an airtight container to prevent oxidation and loss of potency

Shelf Life:

• Up to 2 years when stored properly in sealed packaging
• Best potency when consumed within 12–24 months

Note:

No artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. Product is a natural botanical ingredient; color may vary depending on harvest lot and year.

Disclaimer:

This product is a natural food supplement and not evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It is intended for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Consult a healthcare professional before use if you have allergies or medical conditions

By purchasing, you acknowledge responsibility for safe and appropriate use.