FAQs
1. How Lowkal Stevia is made?
It is made from Stevia plant. (Sweet Leaf)
2. What is Stevia?
Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni is a perennial shrub belonging to the
(Asteraceae) Compositae family.
3. Why should we use Lowkal Stevia?
It helps you manage your calories & sugar and keeps you healthy.
4. How does Stevia plant look?
It is generally small in size (like Tulsi shrub) and has green leaves which
possess a distinct sweet and refreshing taste.
5. Where does it grow?
Stevia plant is native to Paraguay and Brazil. Today it is grown in many
other countries including India, Japan and China
6. Is the entire plant to be used?
No, only the leaf is to be used which is 300 times sweeter than your
normal sugar. The Stevia leaf contains Steviol Glycoside in significant
quantities, which gives the sweetness.
7. How long has Stevia been in use as an edible substance?
Stevia has been used as an edible ingredient in many parts of the world
for centuries. The original method was to dry and powder the leaves so
that the powder could be used as seasoning. Later, technology has
enabled selective extraction of specific ingredients of the leaf.
8. Is it like sugar-free?
No, it is a leaf extract which is sweet.
9. What is the difference between Lowkal Stevia & Sugar-Free?
Sugar-free products may contain artificial sweeteners where Lowkal Stevia
is Natural.
10.What is the color of Lowkal Stevia?
It is White in color.
11.Then, why are few products in Market Green in color.
These products are (raw stevia) powder; usually it has a very bitter after
taste and may contain impurities. The sweetest part of the leaf is white in
color called Rebaudioside.
12.Who can use Lowkal Stevia?
All individuals who are:Health conscious
Obese and Overweight
Diabetes
13.Is Lowkal Stevia safe for a diabetic?
Yes, it is safe for diabetic.
14.Does Stevia control weight gain?
Yes, you can control weight gain by replacing sugar with Stevia. Stevia
has no calorific value.
15.Where to use Lowkal Stevia?
You can replace sugar with Lowkal Stevia in all food & beverages and
enjoy the sweetness without worries.
16.How should I use Lowkal Stevia – as a medicine or as a food substance?
It is a food that can keep you healthy and help prevent consumption of
medicines in the future
17.Are there any limits for the daily use of Lowkal Stevia?
No
18.Are there any other uses of Stevia?
Stevia leaves possess medicinal properties as well. Hence Stevia plant has
commercial importance because its leaf extract is used as a sweetener in
cooking and as an ingredient in native medicines.
19.How long has Stevia been in use as an edible substance?
Stevia has been used as an edible ingredient in many parts of the world
for centuries. The original method was to dry and powder the leaves so
that the powder could be used as seasoning. Later, technology has
enabled selective extraction of specific ingredients of the leaf.
20.How does it compare with sugar?
Its leaf extract is 300 times sweeter than sugar. It adds negligible calories
to food and thus knocks off 90% calories compared to table sugar.
21.Are Stevia products widely in use around the world?
Yes. There has been an exponential growth in the consumption of Stevia
products. Considering its value and high growth, there are multiple
products being developed across the world. Technology and Social Media
has played a major part in creating awareness and educating the people
about the importance of Stevia. Hence the popularity of Stevia has
increased exponentially.
22.Are Stevia products approved by doctors and dieticians?
Yes. Stevia sweeteners are given a green card by the highest regulatory
bodies across the world. The following bodies are included
 U. S Food & Drug Administration
 European Food Safety Authority
 Food & Agriculture Organization
 World Health Organization
 Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives
 Food Standards Australia/New Zealand
 French Agency for Food, Environmental & Occupational
Health and Safety
 FSSAI