Green Dry Stevia Leaves, Packaging Type: Pouch, Packaging Size: 1 kg

Stevia is becoming very popular recently, diabetics and dieters alike have turned to stevia to reduce their sugar intake because, unlike honey, maple syrup or agave, this natural sweetener has zero CALORIES and is not metabolized by the body. Stevia is especially well-suited to sweetening drinks, fruits, salad dressings, yogurt and most creamy desserts. Stevia can substitute for many foods or drinks. Research has shown that stevia sweeteners do not contribute calories or carbohydrates to the diet and do not affect blood glucose or insulin response, which allows people with diabetes to consume a wider variety of foods and comply with a healthful meal plan. Stevia lowers postprandial glucose & insulin level in diabetic patients.

These are unprocessed, naturally and hygienically dried, stevia leaves. Harmless for diabetics and obese people. Very good substitute for sugar and artificial sweetners.

Why not to take white stevia powders or tablets :

Processed stevia is made with a dangerous chemical refining process hidden from the public and deceptively marketed as "natural". Manufacturers run into the problem that stevia leaves are extraordinarily resilient. The stevia cell walls are so tough that they resist the usual methods of boiling or centrifuging. Producers aim to to extract the active sweet compound, stevioside, and remove the funny aftertaste. In order to concentrate stevia to 300X concentration, toxic chemicals and artificial chemical enzymes are used, such as methanol, kerosene, alcohol, chlorine, ash, acids, titanium dioxide, arsenic, preservatives, chemical stabilizers, and emulsifiers.