<p>Several parts of the world grow stevia (<i>Stevia rebaudiana</i> Bertoni), a perennial shrub belonging to the composite family. Because it contains steviol glycosides, which are 100–300 times sweeter than sucrose, it is well known for its sweetness. This review article aims to integrate existing research to provide an exhaustive overview of stevia, including its origins, nutritional composition, and health implications, thereby augmenting the existing body of knowledge in this domain. It has been used as a sweetener and sugar substitute in the food and pharmaceutical industries. Stevia is also useful in the management of an array of medical conditions due to its high nutritional and phytochemical content. A thorough examination of Stevia’s phytochemical composition discloses a diverse range of pharmacologically active substances, comprising steviol glycosides, flavanols, and Phenolic acids.</p>

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Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni: phytochemical composition, sensory properties, and nutritional implications

  • Shahariyar Tahir,
  • Atika Ishtiaq,
  • Sawaira Tahir,
  • Muhammad Afzaal,
  • Muhammad Bilal Hussain,
  • Muhammad Zulfiqah Sadikan,
  • Fakhar Islam,
  • Rasul Usmanov,
  • Reeha Mushtaq

摘要

Several parts of the world grow stevia (Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni), a perennial shrub belonging to the composite family. Because it contains steviol glycosides, which are 100–300 times sweeter than sucrose, it is well known for its sweetness. This review article aims to integrate existing research to provide an exhaustive overview of stevia, including its origins, nutritional composition, and health implications, thereby augmenting the existing body of knowledge in this domain. It has been used as a sweetener and sugar substitute in the food and pharmaceutical industries. Stevia is also useful in the management of an array of medical conditions due to its high nutritional and phytochemical content. A thorough examination of Stevia’s phytochemical composition discloses a diverse range of pharmacologically active substances, comprising steviol glycosides, flavanols, and Phenolic acids.