What is KRISDA stevia?

Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana bertoni) is a herb. It has been used as a sweetener for 1500 years in parts of South America and has become a popular sweetener in many Asian countries, most notably Japan where aspartame is banned. It is up to 300 times sweeter than sugar and has no calories or carbohydrates. It does not contribute to weight gain and will not cause tooth decay.

How much KRISDA should I use instead of sugar or artificial sweeteners?

Please visit our recipe page where you will find a conversion table that should help optimize your KRISDA use.

Is KRISDA stevia safe?

Yes. Stevia has been used as a sweetener for thousands of years with no reported ill effects. Health conscious Japan now uses stevia rather than aspartame which was banned because of its health risks.

What are the uses of KRISDA?

It is a healthy replacement for sugar and artificial sweeteners. Use it to sweeten any beverage or food. Stevia is also ideal for baking.

Why isn't KRISDA more widely used as a sweetener?

The sugar cartels and the artificial sweetener industry enjoy vast financial resources. They have successfully lobbied against the declaration of stevia as a food additive. The FDA in the United States and Health Canada both recognize stevia as a dietary supplement, but not a sweetener. What does this mean? Stevia can be bought and consumed in its raw form, but it cannot be added to a product and subsequently labelled as a sweetener. It is no coincidence that the sugar cartels and artificial sweetener companies earn enormous profits as food additive suppliers. The soda industry alone is worth billions. Clearly stevia is a very real and serious threat to their business.

Where can I buy KRISDA?

KRISDA is available in health food stores or the health food section of your local grocery and drug stores. If KRISDA is not available in your local health food, grocery or drug store, it soon will be. Until then, you can order KRISDA online, or you can ask the store manager to carry KRISDA. All the manager has to do is contact us and we will ensure KRISDA is made available to you.