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Stevia sweetener approved by FDA

Some sweet news: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved for use its new sweetener, rebaudioside A – a highly purified component of the stevia plant.
To receive approval, Cargill’s independent panel evaluated the identity, method of manufacture, product specifications and potential exposure resulting from the intended use of the sweetener, as well as published and [...]

[ More ] January 3rd, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in Business, Food |