And Rebiana

Rebaudioside A, often called Reb-A or stevia leaf extract, is a sweet compound found in the leaves of the Stevia rebaudiana plant. It is extracted from the leaves and then purified. It is hundreds of times sweeter than sugar but provides virtually no calories.

Reb-A is used as a high-intensity sweetener in a wide variety of foods and beverages, including soft drinks, baked goods, and tabletop sweeteners. Manufacturers add it to reduce or replace sugar and calories while maintaining sweetness.

Reb-A is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use as a sweetener. Both the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) have evaluated steviol glycosides, including Reb-A, and found them safe for consumption within acceptable limits. Studies generally show no adverse health effects at typical consumption levels.