Stevia, new thinness tip?
Native to South America, stevia is a totally natural plant. In the face of chemical sweeteners such as aspartame, stevia could cause trouble in the agri-food market. First to start the race, Danone, which will offer in June a sweet yogurt Stevia.
Authorized in France since last January after a battery of tests providing proof of its harmlessness. However, at Danone, we remain cautious: stevia should not completely replace aspartame. In question, a little taste of licorice, which can surprise the palate of the French.
But with its zero calories and its 100% natural label, stevia could soon tease the sweeteners market!
