12-07-2009, 06:31 AM
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| Stevia
I am new to the forum, & I've been reading about Stevia, which we have never heard of in South Africa. I have searched Walmart's & Amazon's site, but nothing comes up expect a book and the sweetener. Does it have a different brand name? Please can anyone help me.
thanks, Ellie
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12-07-2009, 07:12 AM
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hi ellie it is the sweetener that you need for stevia masks etc. do a search on this site for the relevent threads.
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12-07-2009, 09:34 AM
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I've been looking for this as well all over London...I checked most supermarkets and the sales people never heard of it either.. 
Can you tell me where I can get it in london, Angel Hair?? 
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12-07-2009, 10:52 AM
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I am looking for stevia too but it seems to be banned in the UK or something from what I have read online??
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12-07-2009, 03:24 PM
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you cant buy it in the uk guys deepika is right its a banned substance. it has to be ordered online and usually thats shipped from abroad, but there may be some places that are sneaking it in on amazon or ebay. ill have another look and post if i find anything!
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12-07-2009, 04:22 PM
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It's a pity, stevia is not sold in the UK.
Do let us know if you find anythng Angel Hair.
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12-07-2009, 04:50 PM
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Thanks Angel Hair...Why is it banned since it's some sorta herb??  Or did I get that wrong?? 
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12-07-2009, 04:53 PM
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12-07-2009, 05:24 PM
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It seems those sellers are from channel Islands and Scotland...Does that mean it's only banned in England and other part of the UK are exempt from this ban?? It's strange they would ban something like that while canabis is legal...  Anyway, I guess it doesn't matter as long as I get to buy it somehow...lol 
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12-08-2009, 08:49 AM
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Thought I would post the following link on Stevia: Low Carb in the UK - All about Stevia | |
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12-08-2009, 08:51 AM
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I totally agree with Angel, if things like cannabis is legal then y a natural and remarkable sweetener like stevia is banned here in the UK! | |
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12-08-2009, 11:11 AM
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cannabis isnt legal?
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12-08-2009, 11:59 AM
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 Bella, you might be right but it was downgraded to a C-class drug (legal) a few years ago but according to wikipedia, sometimes in january this year, it was reclassified as a B-clas drug; meaning from January this year, cannabis is illegal in the UK...
But that doesn't explain why a perfectly herbal substance like Stevia, with no known side-effects should be banned...
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12-09-2009, 06:09 AM
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Hey girls,
Although stevia is banned here in the UK, the following site is selling it and the company states that it will sell stevia as long as it's not for human consumption!
Anyway, please check link below and see what you make of it: Stevia Powder - 250g Natural Sweetener : www.TheSuperFoodCo.co.uk!- The Superfood People
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12-09-2009, 10:28 AM
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thanks pumi! thats more like it doesnt look like some dodgy ebay seller incidentally got a few emails back from stevia sellers on ebay and they dont have certificates for selling supplements etc. ill have a closer look later.
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12-09-2009, 10:39 AM
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Your most welcome, Angel Hair. Can't wait to get my stevia!! 
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12-09-2009, 10:52 AM
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i am a compounding pharmacy technician, i use stevia in all of my oral suspensions for everyone from infant to the elderly. i have the pure stuff though. it is very light and the fda said it was safe for compounding medicines. if you use too much it makes things taste nasty. you only need a little bit to sweeten drinks. the only way i can see it dangerous is if you inhale the powder which is so micronized it floats into the air. i can't sell it but i know the us has it at natural pharmacies and all natural stores. it doesn't leave an after taste.
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12-09-2009, 10:56 AM
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Thanks for the information, Vencasand. What kind of prob can stevia powder cause when inhaled?
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12-09-2009, 10:57 AM
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oh really thats very intresting vencasand. ah i didnt know that this was your profession so i guess that makes you one of SCTs super compounders then!!
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