Structuring sweetness: What makes Stevia so sweet? - The Source - Washington University in St. Louis
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New research by biologists in Arts & Sciences reveals the molecular machinery behind the high-intensity sweetness of the stevia plant. The results could be used to engineer new non-caloric products without the aftertaste that many associate with the sweetener marketed as Stevia.
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Molecular basis for branched steviol glucoside biosynthesis
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PDF) Comparison of Chemical and Functional Properties of Stevia
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Molecular basis for branched steviol glucoside biosynthesis
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A review on the improvement of stevia [Stevia rebaudiana (Bertoni)]
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About Stevia, its History, and How It's Made
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PDF) Taste responsiveness to two steviol glycosides in three
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Stevia Leaf to Stevia Sweetener: Exploring Its Science, Benefits
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PDF) Plants as a source of natural high-intensity sweeteners: a review
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A review on the improvement of stevia [Stevia rebaudiana (Bertoni)]