Dried Stevia leaves - premium quality from Spain
For centuries, the Guarani Indians from Paraguay are already using the leaves of the stevia plant, not only as sweet leaf but also as a medicinal plant. The herbal ingredients of the plant Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni, including Oils are said to have good properties. steviapura® Stevia leaves are hand-picked and grown in the best regions of Spain by farmer cooperatives.
By purchasing this product you support the existence of the farmer families who grow this excellent resource. steviapura ® Stevia leaves are are tested for microbiological purity. The limits of pesticide residues in Stevia leaves of the Stevia Group will be adhered to and meet the requirements and guidelines of the European Pharmacopoeia.
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Specification:
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Dried Stevia leaves
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Variety:
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Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni
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Quality:
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Hand-picked, natural premium quality
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Origin:
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Spain
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Appearance:
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green, dried Stevia leaves
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Storage:
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Cool and dry
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Packaging:
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Vacuum bag
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Content:
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100g
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steviapura ® 100% natural product - no additives.
What is Stevia?
A native plant of Paraguay, Stevia rebaudiana, also known as honey herb ka'a he'ê (Guarani) and sweet herb, sweet leaf and there used by the Guarani Indians for centuries as a medicinal and sweetener plant. The stevia plant belongs to the daisy family, Latin Asteraceae and belongs to the family of the asters. Today, Stevia rebaudiana is grown and used worldwide. The main varieties are Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni and Stevia rebaudiana Criolla.
The leaves of the stevia plant contain sugar molecules called steviol glycosides or stevioside. The steviol glycosides of the stevia plant are divided into dulcoside, rebaudioside A to F and Stevioside. The rebaudioside A has the highest sweetness and the best sensory properties. It is extracted in a complex process from the Stevia leaves and is the most precious ingredient of Stevia leaves.
Note:
steviapura ® STEVIA GROUP products are manufactured according to GMP, HACCP and ISO 22000 guidelines. steviapura ® raw materials are tested for microbiological purity and pollution. The limits of pesticide residues in leaves of the Stevia Stevia GROUP will be adhered to the guidelines of the European Pharmacopoeia.
In the EU, Stevia, with the exception of France, is not yet approved as food. Therefore we offer to our customers within the EU Stevia only as expressly dental and cosmetic additive.
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