Stevia is a natural sweetener and sugar substitute derived from the leaves of the plant species Stevia rebaudiana, native to Brazil and Paraguay.
The active compounds are steviol glycosides, which have about 50 to 300 times the sweetness of sugar, are heat-stable, pH-stable, and not fermentable.
Where To Buy Stevia In South Africa
Fresh Earth Food Store – Emmarentia
Address: 103 Komatie St, Emmarentia, Johannesburg, 2195, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5PM
Phone: +27 11 646 4404
Woolworths Okavango Crossing
Address: Okavango Crossing Mall, Cnr Okavango & Langeberg Roads, Kraaifontein, Cape Town, 7569, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 7PM
Phone: +27 21 986 5260.
Where can I buy stevia sugar in South Africa?
Where to Buy Stevia and other Natural Sweeteners* in South Africa?
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Is there stevia in South Africa?
Stevia Approved for Use in South Africa
Stevia, the natural alternative to sugar, has been approved for use in South Africa with the promulgation (10 September 2012) of new sweetener regulations (Regulations Relating to the Use of Sweeteners in Foodstuffs).
Is Stevia leaf sweet?
Stevia is an intensely sweet-tasting plant that has been used to sweeten beverages and make tea since the 16th century. The plant is originally native to Paraguay and Brazil but is now also grown in Japan and China. It is used as a non-nutritive sweetener and herbal supplement.