How to Buy Stevia in Bulk
Stevia is a plant whose leaves can be used to make a sugar substitute. Some extracts of the stevia leaf are as much as 3000 times sweeter than sugar, making it a popular choice for both dieters and natural foods enthusiasts. Stevia is far healthier than sugar, and can easily be bought in bulk through a variety of merchants. Stevia is also used to make the low-calorie sweetener known as Truvia. Does this Spark an idea?
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Decide what form of stevia you need. You can purchase simply dried and cut leaves, or you may prefer ground and powdered leaves. Liquid stevia extract is another option. You may also choose to buy a sweetener made from stevia and other ingredients, such as Truvia.
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Call your local grocery store to see what, if any, stevia options they carry. If they don't carry any, they may be able to help you find stevia in your area.
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Visit your local natural foods store. If stevia is not in stock, they can likely order it for you, as natural food stores use different distribution chains than those used by national grocery store chains.
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Investigate online merchants. Online stores ranging from Amazon to eBay to various health food stores all carry different varieties of stevia.
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Determine how much stevia you need to purchase. Keep in mind that most retailers charge less per pound the more you buy, and some merchants may even give you free shipping if your order exceeds a certain dollar amount.
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