EUROPE: EU approves stevia sweetener use
The European Commission has formally approved stevia sweeteners for use within the European Union for the first time.
Stevia at last secures EU approval
Food and drink manufacturers in the EU can now use the sweetener stevia in their products after the ingredient got the green light from Brussels. But does stevia have potential or has the headlines been driven by hype?
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