Manufacturer: J.M. Smucker Co.

GUILT-FREE SWEETNESS: Organic Stevia In The Raw consists of stevia extract and a carrier (organic cane sugar). The stevia is extracted from the sweetest part of the stevia plant leaf. It is then purified to create a sweetener that is 300 to 400 times sweeter than cane sugar.

Stevia In The Raw, Plant Based Zero Calorie, No Erythritol, Sugar Substitute, Sugar-Free Sweetener for Coffee, Hot & Cold Drinks, Suitable For Diabetics, Vegan, Gluten-Free, 200 Count Packets (1 Pack)

3 calories Each packet has the approximate sweetness of two teaspoons of sugar and just 3 calories* (as compared to 32 calories per 2 tsp. of sugar). *Each packet contains 3 calories a packet, which the FDA considers dietetically zero.

Stevia is cultivated mostly in Paraguay, Kenya, China and the United States, and within many other parts of the world, including Vietnam, Brazil, India, Argentina and Colombia. Steviol glycosides can be up to 400 times sweeter than sugar.

stevia, (Stevia rebaudiana), also called sweet leaf or candyleaf, flowering plant in the aster family (Asteraceae) grown for its sweet-tasting leaves. The plant is native to Paraguay, where it has a long history of use by the Guaraní people.

What makes Stevia In The Raw® different than other stevia products? Stevia In The Raw® derives virtually all its sweetness from Stevia Leaf Extract, whereas some of the other stevia-based products contain added flavors.

The FDA approved only the purified form of stevia, called stevioside, as safe to use. Products considered safe contain words in their ingredient list such as stevia extract or Stevia rebaudiana. If you see whole stevia leaves or crude stevia extracts at your local natural foods store, don't buy them.

Ans: Yes, this product is a 100% natural substitute for sugar and has no harmful side effects. You can use this product as an ingredient in tea.

For those looking to reduce or eliminate their sugar intake, stevia may be a winning alternative. This natural sweetener has zero calories, and since it doesn't affect blood sugar the same way conventional sugar does, it's generally a safe alternative for people with diabetes.

Stevia has fewer calories than sugar and may play a role in weight management by helping you eat fewer calories. Because it's free of calories and carbs, it's a great sugar alternative for people on low-calorie or low-carb diets.

If you see whole stevia leaves or crude stevia extracts at your local natural foods store, don't buy them. The FDA says it doesn't have enough information about their potential impact on your health, including kidney and cardiovascular problems.