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Stevia was banned in the States (as in the EU) for a long time after it was allowed for consumption in other domains across the globe. I know I looked into impo
by detritus 5y ago
Stevia was banned in the States (as in the EU) for a long time after it was allowed for consumption in other domains across the globe. I know I looked into importing some from Japan many (many) moons ago (purely out of idle interest) before getting bored and not bothering. Glad I didn't, because it's just as piss-poor as all the other artificial sweeteners..!
- technothrasher 5y agoStevia was never banned in the US, but it is still not "generally recognized as safe" by the FDA, so it cannot be sold as food. It does get sold as a "dietary supplement", though. Rebaudioside A, which is a Stevia extract and the basis for the "Stevia" sweeteners on the market, is recognized by the FDA.
- detritus 5y agoSorry, I meant 'banned for use in food' - I'm not American, so my terminology's likely inadequate.