Stevia Leaves as a Substitute for Sugar

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Methodology I. Converting Stevia leaves into Powder A. Materials 1. 1 kilogram of stevia leaves 2. Mortar and Pestle 3. Strainer 4. 1 glass jar B. Procedure 1 kilogram of Stevia leaves are first collected and dried in the heat of the sun until the leaves becomes crispy and brown. Then the leaves are pounded and grinded using the mortar pestle, pound until it becomes powder. The powder which had been pounded inside the mortar and pestle will be strained to remove the twigs and to separate the powder from remaining chunks. The strained powder was then stored in a container. II. Converting Stevia Powder to Liquid Solution A. Materials 1. 1 Teaspoon Stevia powder 2. 3 Tablespoons of water 3. Spoon 4. Evaporating dish 5. Alcohol lamp 6. Tripod 7. Wire gauze 8. Small glass jar B. Procedure Thoroughly mix one teaspoon of stevia extract into water (approximately 3-5 minutes of boiling). Make sure it is mixed so you do not see any powder left. Pour into a small glass jar and store it in a cool dry place. III Testing the Glucose Content of the Stevia liquid Solution A. Materials 1. Refractometer 2. Stevia Liquid Solution 3. Dissolved Sugar 6 B. Procedure Gather first two solutions, the stevia Liquid concentrate and the Dissolved Liquid Solution. Put 4 drops of Stevia Liquid Solution on the refractometer then take a look at the lens of the refractometer in a place where there is much light so that the result will be clear and accurate then do the same with the dissolve table sugar. Review of Related Literature Stevia Effects: A New Study This latest study on stevia effects was published in the journal of Food and Chemical Toxicology. It showed that Rebaudioside A, derived from the stevialeaf, was non-toxic

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