1990s & beyond
Stevia continues to gain popularity for its benefits and is currently cultivated and used in approximately 10 other countries outside South America, including China, Germany, Malaysia, Israel, South Korea and…
1970s
After studying and establishing its safety, stevia use became prevalent in Japan’s commercial food production following its approval for use in 1970 by a consortium of food-product manufacturers.
Early 1900s
Stevia is described by Bertoni in Botanical journal. 1908. first crop harvested, 1931. French chemists isolated stevioside. Stevioside is the pure white crystalline extract that gives stevia its amazing sweet…
Early 1800s
Ancient use in Cultural drinks by Guarani natives and introduced to settlers in the region. The Guaraní people of Brazil and Paraguay has been using the stevia plant for more…