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WHAT IS STEVIA ?
A non-nutritive sweetener is one that contains little to no calories. Stevia is used as a healthful
alternative to added sugar in many meals and beverages.
FACT in
Indonesia
Possible health benefits
2) Weight control
There are many causes of overweight and obesity, such as physical inactivity and increased
intake of energy-dense foods that are high in fat and added sugars.
3) Pancreatic cancer
Stevia contains many sterols and antioxidant compounds, including kaempferol.
Studies have found that kaempferol can reduce the risk of pancreatic cancer by 23 percent.
4) Blood pressure
Certain glycosides in stevia extract have been found to dilate blood vessels. They can also
increase sodium excretion and urine output.
5) Children's diets
Foods and beverages containing stevia can play an important role in decreasing calories from
unwanted sweeteners in the diets of children.
6) Allergies
In 2010, the European Food Safety Committee (EFSA) reviewed existing literature to determine
if there was any cause for concern regarding the potential for allergic reactions to stevia.
Stevia Harvesting, Sun Drying and Solar Tunnel Drying for Medium Scale Production
Stevia Drying Facilities for Industrial Scale : Microwave Drier, Tray Drier & Belt Mesh Drier
Re-crystallization
Facility
FACT from
Biro Pusat
Statistik
Indonesia (?)
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