In December 2008, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the use of high quality Stevia extract in food and beverages. This positive movement resulted in the removal of restrictions on the use of Stevia as an ingredient in many countries and is widely accepted to be consumed as a dietary supplement.

Here is a list of some of the applications for which Stevia is suitable:

• Soft drinks, fruit juices
• Table top sweetener for tea, coffee and beverages
• Ice cream, yoghurts, sherbets
• Pastries, pies, baking
• Jams, sauces, pickles
• Jellies and deserts
• Chewing gum
• Candies and confectioneries
• Sea foods and vegetables
• Weight-watchers diets
• Diabetic diet
• Alcoholic beverage