Purified From Stevia Rebaudiana Leaves

This is a high-intensity sweetener extracted from the leaves of the Stevia rebaudiana plant, a shrub native to South America. The process involves extracting the sweet compounds, called steviol glycosides, from the leaves and then purifying them.

Manufacturers use it as a zero-calorie sweetener in a variety of food and beverage products. It is often found in diet drinks, tabletop sweeteners, yogurts, and baked goods, providing sweetness without adding sugar or calories.

Steviol glycosides are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the 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 and found them safe for consumption within acceptable daily intake levels. Studies generally show no adverse health effects from consuming stevia at typical dietary levels.