# What is Stevia (Steviol Glycosides)?

> Stevia is a zero-calorie sweetener made from purified compounds called steviol glycosides, extracted from the leaves of the Stevia rebaudiana plant and ...

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Stevia is a zero-calorie sweetener made from purified compounds called steviol glycosides, extracted from the leaves of the Stevia rebaudiana plant and 200 to 400 times sweeter than sugar.