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Stevia rebaudiana is a plant species in the genus Stevia of the family Asteraceae. It is commonly known as candyleaf, sweetleaf or sugarleaf. [1] [2] It is a small seasonal plant which grows to a height of 30–60 centimetres (1–2 feet). [2] It has elongated leaves that grow along the stems and are lined up against each other.
Cumberland Packing Corporation is a privately owned company located at 2 Cumberland Street, in Brooklyn, New York City. [1] It was founded in 1945 by Benjamin Eisenstadt and is best known as the manufacturer, distributor, and marketer of Sweet'n Low , a saccharin -based zero- calorie sweetener sold in pink packets.
Stevia rebaudiana extracts and derivatives are produced industrially and marketed under different trade names. Rebiana is an abbreviated name for the Stevia extract, rebaudioside A. [36] Truvia is the brand for an erythritol and rebiana sweetener concoction manufactured by Cargill and developed jointly with the Coca-Cola Company. [37]
The species Stevia rebaudiana in this genus is widely grown for its extraction of sweet compounds from its leaves and sold as a sugar substitute known as stevia and other trade names. Taxonomy [ edit ]
Stevia World Agrotech Pvt Ltd is an agrotechnology company specializing in the growing and processing of stevia leaves, headquartered in Bangalore, India. The company primarily focuses on growing and processing stevia at relatively low costs, adhering to high environmental standards using good agricultural practices .
Located on 4 square kilometres (1.5 sq mi) of land, the farm is a National Historic Site of Canada [1] and most buildings are protected and preserved as heritage buildings. The CEF's original intent was to perform scientific research for improvement in agricultural methods and crops.
Truvia is made of stevia leaf extract, erythritol, and natural flavors. [2] [3] Because it comes from the stevia plant, Cargill classifies Truvia as a natural sweetener in addition to being a non-nutritive sweetener, [2] although Cargill has settled lawsuits alleging deceptive marketing of Truvia as "natural". [4]
As of 2021, the company sells its products in the United States and Canada, but is looking to expand into other markets such as Western Europe, Latin America, and Asia. [26] Zevia sells directly to consumers via its website and Amazon.com, and in over 22,000 retail stores. Zevia claims that it was the top-selling carbonated soft drink brand on ...