Stevia may provide more benefits than as a zero-calorie sugar substitute. When fermented with bacteria isolated from banana leaves, stevia extract kills off pancreatic cancer cells but doesn’t harm ...

A household sweetener could hold the potential to create an anti-cancer treatment. New research from Hiroshima University in Japan revealed that stevia leaf extract could help fight pancreatic cancer ...

In an unexpected twist in the fight against cancer, humble kitchen bacteria and a plant best known for sweetening tea could one day help in treating one of humanity's deadliest diseases, new research ...

HOWTIAN has grown stevia plants with up to a 12% average Reb A yield this season, the “highest ever in the industry,” says the firm, which described the news as a “milestone not just for the company, ...

Hemp-derived CBD is being added to everything from sparkling beverages and drink mixes to chocolate, and given the sugar reduction trend, many of these products also contain stevia. But what are some ...

If you've found yourself overwhelmed in the sweetener aisle, you're not alone. These days, the options go far beyond plain old sugar, with alternatives taking over everything from coffee shops to ...

Stevia has become a popular alternative to traditional sweeteners, offering a sugar-free and calorie-free option for those looking to maintain a healthier lifestyle. While stevia in its pure leaf form ...

Earlier this summer, The World Health Organization’s cancer agency deemed the sweetener aspartame — found in diet soda and countless other foods — a “possible” cause of cancer. Another group found it ...

Pepsi is embracing stevia-leaf extract with a new soda called True, but you won't find it at your local grocery store. Curious beverage fans will have to buy it on Amazon. Freelance writer Amanda C.

KANSAS CITY — Global efforts to reduce sugar consumption are not slowing, and neither are innovations in high-intensity, zero-calorie sweeteners containing steviol glycosides. About a decade ago, ...

The supplier’s range of stevia ingredients produced through bioconversion of stevia leaf extracts will be commercially available to European food and beverage manufacturers later in 2021. PureCircle – ...