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 ...

The popular sugar substitute stevia is in countless food products these days. You may love this sweetener, or there may be ...

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, ...

Ingredion has been granted a patent for a Stevia extract with specific levels of steviol glycosides, derived from selectively bred cultivars. The extract is suitable for use in various consumable ...

Your Go-To Sugar Swap Could Help Fight One of the Deadliest Cancers, Study Finds originally appeared on Men's Fitness. Stevia isn't just good for sweetening your coffee without the extra calories—it ...

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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, ...

Stevia, the plant-based, zero-calorie star of the wellness world, seems like the perfect solution for anyone trying to cut sugar, manage weight, or stabilize blood sugar. It's hailed as "natural" and ...

Using stevia can reduce calories in foods and drinks, but it may also have some adverse effects. Possible side effects include nausea, bloating, low blood pressure, and hormone disruption. Stevia is a ...

Pancreatic cancer continues to pose one of the greatest challenges in global cancer treatment. Known for its aggressive nature and resistance to therapy, it carries a grim five-year survival rate of ...

LISLE, ILL. — SWT Stevia opened a new applications center in the Chicago area. The facility has the capability to create a range of beverage, bakery and snack products for customers developing natural ...