Vitacost Liquid Stevia Extract Description
An all-natural sweetener that satisfies like sugar, but doesn’t have the bitter aftertaste found in most stevia brands.
What is stevia?
Stevia is an all-natural sweetener that comes from the sweetest, most wholesome part of the stevia leaf, providing a pure, fresh taste that is twice as sweet as sugar. Add it to your favorite beverage, sprinkle it on your morning cereal or use it as a sugar substitute in your favorite recipes for guilt-free flavor you can enjoy any time.
How does stevia support health?
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Stevia provides a healthier, superior option to artificial sweenteners.
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May be beneficial for maintaining blood sugar levels already within the normal range along with regular exercise and eating a healthy diet.*
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As part of a healthy diet, stevia may help maintain healthy blood pressure already within normal limits.*
Why choose Vitacost Stevia?
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Can be used in recipes or added to foods or beverages, just like sugar.
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It’s all natural, sugar free, calorie free and low carb.
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Standardized to 90 percent steviosides. Standardization ensures consistent levels of the active ingredient in every serving.
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No bitter aftertaste.
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200 times as sweet as sugar.
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Contains 590 servings per container.
About Vitacost
Vitacost nutritional products are manufactured to high standards of quality, efficacy and safety. Each Vitacost product meets or exceeds the standards and requirements set forth in the FDA’s Code of Federal Regulation (21 CFR, 111) Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP).
Directions
Shake well before use. Add 7 drops to your favorite food or beverage, using more or less as desired.
Keep dry and at room temperature (59°- 75° F [15° - 24°C]).
Free Of
Sugar.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 7 Drops (0.2 mL)
Servings per Container: About 590
| Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value |
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| Calories | 0 | |
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| Total Fat | 0 g | 0% |
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| Sodium | 0 mg | 0% |
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| Total Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% |
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| Total Sugars | 0 g | |
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| Includes 0g Added Sugars | | 0% |
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| Protein | 0 g | |
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Other Ingredients: Vegetable glycerin, water, stevia leaf extract.
Warnings
Pregnant or lactating women, those with diabetes, hypoglycemics, and people with known medical conditions and/or taking drugs should consult with a licensed physician and/or pharmacist prior to taking dietary supplements. Keep out of reach of children.
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Vegan Strawberry Lemonade Gummy Bear Snacks
No lunchbox is complete without a sweet treat to end the meal. But, you might worry that even a small dessert will give your little ones a sugar high, leading to an inevitable energy crash. To help them stay alert and focused throughout the day, you’ll need a healthy treat that isn’t loaded with processed sugar and artificial ingredients, like these vegan, homemade gummy bears. Rather than sugar-crash-inducing ingredients, they’re sweetened with stevia and made with coconut water, lemon juice and strawberries.
Makes 100 mini gummy bears
Ingredients
1/2 cup coconut water
1/3 cup lemon juice
2 Tbsp. agar powder
1 heaping Tbsp. lemon zest
1/4-1/2 tsp. Vitacost Stevia Extract, as desired
1 cup strawberries
Mini gummy bear mold
Directions
- In a high-speed blender, combine all ingredients, except for lemon zest, until smooth.
- In a medium pot, bring mixture to boil and add lemon zest. Whisk constantly for about 5 minutes or until thick.
- Pour mixture into molds.
- Set in the fridge for 1-2 hours before serving.
