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The sweet herb of Paraguay, Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni produces an alternative sweetener (steviol glycosides) in its leaves. The advantage is that stevia sweeteners are: In addition, the sweet have functional and sensory properties superior to those of many other high potency sweeteners. Young stevia plant
The Guarani Indians of Paraguay had known for centuries about the unique advantages of kaa he-he (a native term which translates as "sweet herb") In 1887, Dr. Moises Santiago Bertoni, director of the College of Agriculture in Asuncion, first learned of what he described as "this very strange plant" from Indian guides while exploring Paraguay's eastern forests. Dr. Moises S. Bertoni, Director of the College of Agriculture in Asuncion Guarani Indians
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The sweet herb of Paraguay, <strong>Stevia</strong> rebaudiana Bertoni<br />
produces an alternative sweetener (steviol glycosides) in<br />
its leaves.<br />
The advantage is that stevia<br />
sweeteners are:<br />
In addition, the sweet have functional<br />
and sensory properties superior to<br />
those of many other high potency<br />
sweeteners.<br />
Young stevia plant
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