Re: CS> Stevia

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 17:58:28 -0700

I'm saying if its "clear" its made with processed/refined stevia. If it were made from the whole leaf it would have a brownish/greenish tinge, and would have a licorice flavor. Sara 
Sara what colour are you saying it is?
>To be simply an extract of the leaf it would be not a brownish green liquid, not clear, < 

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    *From:* Sara Mandal-Joy <mailto:[email protected]>
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    *Sent:* Friday, September 28, 2012 8:53 AM
    *Subject:* Re: CS> Stevia

    Just so you know, this product is not an extract of the
    unprocessed leaf.  It is processed stevia, the sweetner extracted
    from the leaf and then diluted.  To be simply an extract of the
    leaf it would be not a brownish green liquid, not clear, and would
    have a licorice taste.  How do I know?  I've tried it.  I've also
    made home extracts from the whole leaf.   Its a great sugar
    substitute, but is not giving you the health benefits of the whole
    herb stevia.  Sara

    For some years now I have been using” SweetLeaf, SteviaClear”,
    getting it from iHerb. Contents;- Purified water;Stevia [leaf]
    extract. Am very satisfied with it.Have used the powder in the
    past,but found it to be bitter if a bit too much was used.
    Harold
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