Calorie-free Natural Sweetener Moves One Step Closer To Use In U. S.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008 - 20:28
in Health & Medicine
Researchers are reporting an advance toward the possible use of a new natural non-caloric sweetener in soft drinks and other food products in the United States. Stevia, which is 300 times more potent than sugar but calorie-free, is already used in some countries as a food and beverage additive to help fight obesity and diabetes.