August giveaway, the winners are

August giveaway, the winners are

by Marie MannNo Comments
Thank you to everyone that has entered the Stevia-sweet giveaway.  If you missed out this time don't worry, we will run another giveaway soon, keep an eye on your inbox. Not signed up yet and don't want to miss out next time? Head over to the side bar sign up box and get your self on the list before the next giveaway goes live. 3 lucky winner are going to take home: 1x Stevia-sweet Granules 325g, 1x Stevia-sweet Tabs 75g, 1x Stevia-sweet white extract 15g, 1x unfilled Tab dispenser1x Stevia-sweet Tabs 75g, 1x unfilled Tab dispenser 1x Stevia-sweet white extract 15g The Winners are: 1st prize: Kellyjo Walters - UK  2nd prize: Cherie Hadcroft - UK 3rd prize: Leanne Lunn - UK Many of you have told us that you love the stevia-sweet white powder because it is so versatile and efficient. I am not sure about you but I am always amazed how few people know about Stevia even though it has been talked about in the media over the last few years. Most of us have learned about stevia as a healthy natural sweetener...
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European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), have established that steviol glycosides are safe to consume by all populations

European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), have established that steviol glycosides are safe to consume by all populations

by Marie MannNo Comments
The final big hurdle to the universal use of stevia in commercial food products has been cleared. We consumers can celebrate the final approval of Stevia for use as a sweetener in the European Union. "The regulation has been formally adopted on 11 November and will enter into force twenty days after publication in the EU Official Journal, which occurred on 12 November." Europeans  will be able to enjoy products sweetened by steviol glycosides as early as 2 December 2011, so keep your eyes peeled for many new products that will be sweetened with the most natural of all zero calorie sweeteners - Stevia. But STOP! With all the excitement, we should bear in mind though that a manufactured product, even if it is sweetened with natural healthy sweetener such as stevia, will never  be as healthy as a food prepared at home with all natural ingredients that suit you individual bodies needs. We should keep paying careful attention to the full list of ingredients...
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The sweet business with Stevia in the EU soon officially permitted!

The sweet business with Stevia in the EU soon officially permitted!

by Marie MannNo Comments
The long battle of biology professor Jan Geuns to get the EU Commision to approve the natural sweet stevia extract for use in Europe since 1997 finally seems to be over. The EU commission gave the green light, the proposal is still under consideration in the EU Parliament and EU Council; theoretically, objections could still be raised until 29 October, but this happening is highly unlikely. The Estimated date for the official green light of the EU Commission is currently 15th November 2011. Professor Geuns is delighted by the progress, but is not yet satisfied. He is already working on another application for admission; he is pushing to ensure that the extracts may be used in greater quantities and especially in “all foods”. This shall make it easier for companies to sweeten with stevia in any way they want, allowing development of a wide variety of processed food sweetened with stevia extract.   So, in future, the 3000 times sweeter than sugar stevia extract will not...
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Latest news on Stevia approval

Latest news on Stevia approval

by Marie MannNo Comments
The latest news today: "Global leading food safety experts, including the European Food Safety Authority, have established that steviol glycosides are safe for all populations to consume and are a suitable sweetening option for people with diabetes. Carl Horn, president of the International Stevia Council, said: “Today’s vote of the Standing Committee on the authorisation of the use of steviol glycosides in foods and drinks brings this calorie-free naturally sourced sweetness one step closer to all consumers in Europe, not just those in France, where steviol glycosides were approved for use in food nearly two years ago.” The next step in the regulatory process for steviol glycosides is scrutiny of the regulation by the European Parliament. http://www.foodbev.com/news/stevia-council-welcomes-approval-of-stev...
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NOW open – brand new UK stevia product shop

NOW open – brand new UK stevia product shop

by Marie Mann2 Comments
Now you can get Stevia products in the UK. I am so excited to be able to tell you that you are now able to buy the great Stevia-sweet products I use in my recipes in my brand new UK online store. You can now enjoy the pure, natural sweetness of zero calorie Stevia with no additives in all your cooking and baking, saving calories every time you treat yourself. COME VISIT US Stevia and diet If you watch your diet, the natural calorie free Stevia-sweet sweetener will aid weight management by helping you to consume fewer calories.   Stevia and GI Feel the benefits of the no GI properties and never upset your blood sugar levels again – sweet treats sweetened with Stevia-sweet products like stevioside powder extract won’t leave you craving for more, they just satisfy your sweet tooth without the nasty side effects that sugar and other artificial sweeteners have. Stevia and blood sugar Sweetening your coffee or tea Stevia-sweet tabs instead of refined sugar will save...
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