Evaluation of Stevia leaf (Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni) powder as sugar-substitute in cashew nut fortified cookies

• Main Authors: Dilrukshi, H.M.W., Ulpathakumbura, B.S.K., Gunarathna, K.M.R.U., Iqbal, M.C.M., Lai, O.M., Marikkar, J.M.N.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: University of Peradeniya 2024
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/114630/1/114630.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/114630/; https://cjs.sljol.info/articles/10.4038/cjs.v53i4.8326

Stevia rebaudiana is an herbal supplement used as a substitute for sugar in food processing. Considering the potentials of stevia as a zero-calorie-natural sweetener, this study aimed to assess the antioxidant and anti-hyperglycemic properties of stevia (Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni) leaf powder (SLP)...