Stevia Market Is Growing At A Rapid Pace With Amyris Entering Into An Agreement With Ingredion Inc. For The Exclusive Licensing Of Amyris’ Fermented Reb M Sweetener
Stevia is used primarily for sweetening foods, although it can also be used as a natural sweetener in alternative cooking and baking products, as well as medicines. Most commercial Stevia-based products do not have any taste, because Stevia itself does not have a taste. Since it is derived from a naturally occurring plant, it is considered as safe as most other commercially produced sweeteners. Stevia contains no calories or fat and is not absorbed by lactose-intolerant people and those who are allergic to dairy. Stevia also does not cause blood glucose levels to increase. Over the years, people across the globe have become health conscious with growing focus on a low-calorie diet. As a result of this, a large percentage of the population is actively demanding natural sugar substitutes. Therefore, the demand for stevia and associated products is likely to go up. Hence, such factors can potentially augment growth of the stevia market. Recently, in May 2021, Amyris entered into an ...