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Sweetleaf Stevia Plus Ingredients

Stevia is a natural sweetener derived from the herb Stevia rebaudiana. Stevia is up to 30 times sweeter than sugar, has a negligible calorie count, and a glycemic index of zero. Stevia is traded under a number of brand names including Sweetleaf. Sweetleaf is manufactured by Wisdom Natural Brands, and one of its products is Sweetleaf SteviaPlus. This no-calorie sweetener has only two ingredients: stevia extract and Frutafit Inulin Fiber.

  1. Stevia Extract

    • One of the two ingredients in Sweetleaf SteviaPlus is stevia extract. Stevia extract is obtained by extracting water from dried Stevia rebaudiana leaves. This process isolates the steviosides, which are the sweetest parts of the stevia plant. The product is then clarified and crystallized before becoming the main ingredient in the natural sweetener stevia. The extract in Sweetleaf SteviaPlus contains a minimum of 90 percent steviosides.

    Frutafit Inulin Fiber

    • Frutafit Inulin Fiber is the second ingredient in Sweetleaf SteviaPlus. Frutafit is the trade name used by Sensus America LLC for inulin, an all-natural, water-soluble, prebiotic fiber. Inulin, an extract of the chicory plant, has no taste, smell or color and has very few calories. These characteristics give it the ability to replace fat in food products and add fiber bulk to sugar substitutes.

    Health Benefits of Sweetleaf Stevia Plus

    • As with any stevia product, Sweetleaf SteviaPlus has scant calories, a zero glycemic index and no influence on blood sugar levels. The inclusion of inulin, however, gives the product added health benefits. Sensus America states that as a water-soluble fiber, inulin helps fight constipation and reduce cholesterol and triglycerides. Its prebiotic nature also helps reduce harmful bacteria, encourages a healthy digestive tract and builds a strong immune system.

    Uses for Sweetleaf Stevia Plus

    • You can use Sweetleaf SteviaPlus the way you do sugar and other sweeteners. It can be used in beverages both hot and cold. You can sprinkle it on cereal and fruit. You can use Sweeleaf SteviaPlus to make smoothies and shakes or you can use it when you cook or bake. Anywhere you use sweeteners, you can use Sweetleaf SteviaPlus.

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