What is Stevia?
Stevia is a natural sweetener derived from the thin green leaves of the stevia plant. Stevia is a low calorie and low glycemic sweetener, making it a common alternative sweetener in some health foods. Stevia can be used in liquid form, or in granules. The liquid is clear and the granules are white and look similar to sugar. Stevia has a sweet taste with a slightly bitter and green flavor. It is used to sweeten drinks, desserts, coffee, and tea.