Stevia powder (or Stevia Leaf Powder) contains virtually no calories or carbohydrates and is a natural sweetener that can be used to sweeten drinks and baking.
Green stevia powder contains the natural sweetener Stevisoid, and is made from the leaves of the stevia plant. The leaves are harvested, dried and ground down to form a powder. No purification processes are taken during the production of stevia powder leaving it completely natural.
The predominant use of stevia powder is as a substitute to sugar. It has virtually no calories making it an ideal sugar supplement for sweetening drinks and baking. Keep in mind that it is 300 times sweeter than sugar so only use a fraction of the amount.
Benefits of stevia powder
- Natural sweetener
- No purification in the process
- Virtually no calories
- No carbohydrates
- Great for baking
- 300x sweeter than sugar
Ways to use stevia
- Use as a natural sweetener for hot beverages
- Try using for homemade cordials - perfect for the summer
- Add to baking recipes but use only a fraction of the amount compared to regular sugar
