1
: any of a genus (Stevia) of composite herbs and shrubs of tropical and subtropical America
especially
: a white-flowered tender perennial (S. rebaudiana) native to Paraguay
2
: a white powder composed of one or more intensely sweet glycosides derived from the leaves of a stevia (S. rebaudiana) and used as noncaloric sweetener
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It’s sweetened with coconut sugar (six grams per serving) and stevia.
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Alexandra Paetow Ms Rdn, Parents, 15 Apr. 2024
While other brands may lower the sugar content with stevia, monk fruit, or other sugar alternatives, Grandy Oats has instead reined in the sugar grams by using honey, but in lesser amounts than is typical.
—Jessie Shafer, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2024
The stevia plant is native to South America and is found in Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay, but it's grown all over the world.
—Brierley Horton, Ms, Health, 8 Apr. 2024
It is lightly sweetened with stevia, with no artificial flavors or colorings.
—Casey Seiden, Parents, 24 Feb. 2024
Non-sugar sweeteners range from about 200 times as sweet as sugar (saccharin, aspartame, stevia and others) to 20,000 times as sweet (advantame).
—Laura Reiley, Washington Post, 14 July 2023
Instead, opt for products made with natural sweeteners–like stevia, monk fruit, or coconut sugar–Johnson suggests.
—Jenny McCoy, Glamour, 2 Feb. 2024
There are no flavorings, sugars, or extra fruit flavors added to this powder—just a small amount of stevia and monk fruit.
—Kelsey Kunik, Rd, Health, 29 Dec. 2023
Organic Stevia for Sweetness: To enhance the flavor without adding sugar or unnecessary calories, Keto Vitals uses organic stevia as a natural sweetener in its electrolyte powder.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 31 Aug. 2023
Alexandra Paetow Ms Rdn, Parents, 15 Apr. 2024
While other brands may lower the sugar content with stevia, monk fruit, or other sugar alternatives, Grandy Oats has instead reined in the sugar grams by using honey, but in lesser amounts than is typical.
—Jessie Shafer, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2024
The stevia plant is native to South America and is found in Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay, but it's grown all over the world.
—Brierley Horton, Ms, Health, 8 Apr. 2024
It is lightly sweetened with stevia, with no artificial flavors or colorings.
—Casey Seiden, Parents, 24 Feb. 2024
Non-sugar sweeteners range from about 200 times as sweet as sugar (saccharin, aspartame, stevia and others) to 20,000 times as sweet (advantame).
—Laura Reiley, Washington Post, 14 July 2023
Instead, opt for products made with natural sweeteners–like stevia, monk fruit, or coconut sugar–Johnson suggests.
—Jenny McCoy, Glamour, 2 Feb. 2024
There are no flavorings, sugars, or extra fruit flavors added to this powder—just a small amount of stevia and monk fruit.
—Kelsey Kunik, Rd, Health, 29 Dec. 2023
Organic Stevia for Sweetness: To enhance the flavor without adding sugar or unnecessary calories, Keto Vitals uses organic stevia as a natural sweetener in its electrolyte powder.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 31 Aug. 2023
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“Stevia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stevia. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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stevia
noun
ste·via
ˈstē-vē-ə 
: a South American perennial shrub (Stevia rebaudiana) of the composite family
also
: a very sweet noncaloric glycoside-containing substance that is obtained from the leaves of the stevia
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