Does the word Stevia refer to the plant or the sugar?

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Does the word Stevia refer to the plant or the sugar?

2006-11-22 11:34:17 · 3 answers · asked by YY 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages

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Yes.

Next problem, what is the correct amount to use - depends on your taste. Research it some more, some other facts are coming to light showing that it is not the panacea that it was supposed to be.

2006-11-22 12:10:16 · answer #1 · answered by smgray99 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Stevia is colloquial for the plant Stevia Rebaudiana, and it is also colloquial for any products derived from it. The "sugar" as you call it will have brand names like Steviosid and others.

2006-11-22 20:28:20 · answer #2 · answered by Tahini Classic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It's my understanding that it refers to both

2006-11-22 19:38:51 · answer #3 · answered by rbwtexan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋