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stevia rebaudiana is a herb in the chrysanthemum family, which grows wild as a small shrub in parts of paraguay and brazil. the glycosides in its leaves, including up to % stevioside, account for its incredible sweetness, making it unique among the nearly species of stevia plants. there are indications
first, as a prepackaged replacement for sugar and artificial sweeteners. second, it has been used in various food products, including the japanese sugar-free versions of wrigley's gums, beatrice foods yogurts and even diet coke. it has also been used in japanese style pickles, dried sea foods, fish meat...
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