Paraguay Looks to Stevia Sweetener to Boost Economy
Coca Cola and Cargill’s announcement that they intend to make a stevia based sweetener under the brand name Rebiana has ignited hope in one of the poorest regions in Latin America. Paraguay - 50 percent percent of whose population lies below the poverty line - is the land of origin of stevia rebaudiana bertoni, […]
How Sugar Really Affects Human Health
Throughout human history, sweets have always been eaten, but until recently, have come in more complex forms, such as molasses, honey, and other naturally occurring foods. In earlier times, these foods were hard to find, and usually came with beneficial byproducts-such as vitamins-since they were typically found in fruits or leaves. With the […]
« go back