A natural sweetener, stevia powder is derived from a plant in the sunflower family that is native to Central and South America. There its sweetness is legendary and has earned the plant the nickname ‘sugarleaf’. It is now widely used in many countries across the world, including Japan, where the traditional chemical sweetener, aspartame, is banned. Lacking calories and carbs, stevia makes for an excellent alternative to sugar if you’re seeking to lose weight. It can be added to a wide variety of baking and beverage recipes, as well as to protein shakes to make them that little bit more palatable! This is 100% pure ground stevia leaf powder - nothing added, nothing taken away.