Stevia Bonda
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What it is
Stevia Bonda is a sweetener derived from the leaves of the Stevia rebaudiana plant, native to South America. The sweet compounds, called steviol glycosides, are extracted from the leaves and purified.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use Stevia Bonda as a zero-calorie sweetener in a variety of food and beverage products. It is often found in diet drinks, tabletop sweeteners, and some processed foods where sugar reduction is desired.
Health notes
Steviol glycosides, the sweet components of stevia, are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a sweetener. International bodies like JECFA and EFSA have also evaluated steviol glycosides and established acceptable daily intake levels. Research suggests that at typical consumption levels, stevia sweeteners do not significantly impact blood sugar or insulin levels.
Allergen info
Stevia is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens and does not contain gluten.