Is Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni a Non Cariogenic Sweetener? A Review

Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni is a small perennial shrub of the Asteraceae (Compositae) family that is native to South America, particularly Brazil and Paraguay, where it is known as “stevia” or “honey leaf” for its powerful sweetness. Several studies have suggested that in addition to their sweetness,...

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Main Authors: Gianmaria Fabrizio Ferrazzano, Tiziana Cantile, Brunella Alcidi, Marco Coda, Aniello Ingenito, Armando Zarrelli, Giovanni Di Fabio, Antonino Pollio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-12-01
Series:Molecules
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/21/1/38