| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10539933 | Food Chemistry | 2012 | 12 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Steviarebaudiana B. is a low-calorie sweetener 300 times sweeter than saccharose. ⺠S. rebaudiana B. also contains folic acid, vitamin C and essential amino acids. ⺠Stevia possesses therapeutic, antioxidant, antimicrobial and antifungal properties. ⺠Stevioside and rebaudioside A are two thermostable sweeteners of S. rebaudiana. ⺠Stevia as a new agricultural crop may satisfy consumer's demand for natural foods.
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Authors
Roberto Lemus-Mondaca, Antonio Vega-Gálvez, Liliana Zura-Bravo, Kong Ah-Hen,