> Stevia is a natural, calorie free sugar substitute, derived
> from the leaves
> of the stevia plant scientifically known as Stevia
> Rebaudiana Bertoni.

Yes, but as the website will have you know, Rebenia is not stevia.

http://www.allaboutrebiana.com/rebiana_vs_stevia.html

It's natural insofar as it's derived from the stevia plant, but it's a Coca-Cola alteration with the natural-ness to make it marketable. (Stevia has, in my opinion, a strong and unpleasant taste on its own.) Browsing the website doesn't mention how is the stevia's alteration is chemical to make Rebenia, so it may not be entirely natural by the time it's transformed into the final product. While the site does inform about rigorous scientific testing done on the product, it is important to consider that it may not be as natural as Coca Cola would like you to think.



      

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