Stevia is much sweeter than sugar, so adding the same amount of stevia to a recipe that was always created with sugar,will result in a dish that is too sweet. Stevia is stable at temperatures up to 392° Fahrenheit (200° Celsius) making it an ideal sugar substitute for many recipes. Does Stevia Taste and Perform […]
Monthly Archives: September 2018
Rebaudioside A (Reb A) is one the steviol glycosides found in Stevia plant leaves that is responsible for the sweetness present in its leaves. It is 250 to 300 times sweeter than the normal cane sugar. It is Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) for use as a general purpose sweetener in the U.S. so may […]
Below are some of the steps to grow Stevia plants nearby you! 1. Sow three or four stevia seeds in each pot. Press the seeds firmly onto the surface of the peat mixture. 2. Arrange the starter pots near south-facing window or outdoors inside a lightly shaded cold frame. 3. Water the stevia seeds twice […]