Organic, Non-GMO Stevia Sweetener to be Showcased at IFT

GILBERT, Ariz.Wisdom Natural Brands®, parent company of SweetLeaf® Stevia Sweetener, will showcase its range of stevia extract, blend and liquid options at the IFT 2013 Expo in Chicago.

SweetLeaf is a natural sweetener that's USDA certified organic and non-GMO verified making it a desirable ingredient on food labels compared to chemical alternatives. It's also gluten-free, water and oil soluble as well as heat, freezer and pH stable. The sweetener can be added to a range of finished food and beverage products like yogurt, oatmeal, dairy-free frozen desserts, healthy sodas and flavor-enhanced water.

SweetLeaf also preserves the flavor profile and nutrition facts of products. "Our extract has no bitterness or aftertasteonly a clean, sweet taste that lets your product's flavor shine through. Zero calories, zero carbs and zero glycemic index also mean zero impact on nutrition facts," said Carol May, president of Wisdom Natural Brands.

Stevia has proved to be an attractive ingredient for food and beverage formulators. Recent research showed global stevia product launches are up 400%, fueled by product innovation across a range of categories.