Stevia Extract
Native to South America, particularly in the border region of Paraguay and Brazil
Stevia extract is a natural, zero-calorie sweetener derived from the leaves of the Stevia rebaudiana plant. It's known for its high sweetness, being 200-300 times sweeter than table sugar. The extract contains steviol glycosides, particularly stevioside and rebaudioside A, which are the main compounds responsible for its sweet taste.