Some Key Benefits of Stevia-Treat
- A Boon to Diabetic
- It can help Cells of Pancreas to Secrete Insulin so sugar can be controlled
- It Helps to balance Blood Pressure
- It Increase Hemoglobin
- Helps for digestion and bowel movment
- Acidity will reduced immediatelly
STEVIA
Stevia is a new crop in that is gaining very high popularity amongst all type of sweetener users as most ideal substitute for sugar. Sugar is basically a chemical that has grown in market over last many years. But in this age of changing life styles and people becoming more conscious of their health the world wide sugar consumption is going down and is getting replaced by low calorie sweeteners. Many of these Sweeteners are complex chemicals or many times naturals as well.
The sustainability in commercial farming in future would depend on finding futuristic products and creating a market for them. We can be your partners in developing Stevia or any other Nutraceutical or Horticultural products for indigenous or export markets.
We take up complete turnkey projects for Stevia and other herbs cultivation processing etc.
********
STEVIA REBAUDIANA
This is a wonder herb from Paraguay. The leaves of this splendid plant are 30 times sweeter than sugar , with zero calories where as pure extract is 300 times sweeter than sugar. Presently it is consumed in large quantities in eastern block countries such as Japan , Korea. Etc.
Although origin of Stevia Rebaudiana are in central Paraguay where it grow near the ponds and streams in wild conditions. Native Paraguayans have been consuming this herb in large quantities for many centuries. It was only during early fifties that Japanese stumbled upon this unique herb and took it to Japan where they have developed many varieties of this wonderful herb for large scale cultivation
Today 95% low calorie sweetner market is controlled by Aspartame (sugar free equal etc ). This is a chemical which is 10,000 times sweeter in its pure form but of late this sweetner has become a center of conterversy over its alleged brain cell damaging properties. ( Please ask for floppy on Aspartame ill effects on humans )
All over the world there is increasing tendency towards living a natural life and consuming natural products. At the same time our life styles have changed so much over last 100 years that sweeteners ( either natural high calorie such as sugar or high potency and low calorie sweetners such as Aspartame ( sugar free, equal etc )) have become integral part of our natural daily diet.
Due to sedentary life styles that we all tend to lead these days the incidence of obesity and diabetic conditions is constantly on increasing dramatically. In India number of diabetic people in the age group of 25-45 is about 15 % and is increasing at a alarming pace.
Specially in India we are largest consumers of sugar in the world. This single factor we have come to understand would greatly contribute to increasing the number of diabetic people and related problems.
Today Stevia Rebaudiana extract accounts for 40% of the sweetner market in Eastern Block countries such as Japan Korea and Malaysia. In India it was simultaneously introduced in Pune as well as Banglore.
Three varieties of Stevia Rebaudiana having different glucoside concentrations at the same time suitable for different climatic conditions.
SRB – 123 – Variety having its parentage in Paraguay suitable for Deccan platue where it can be harvested five times in one year. Total Glucoside content varies between 9-12 percent
SRB – 512 – This variety is suitable for northern latitudes and This variety can be harvested four times in one year and Total glucoside content varies between 9-12 %
SRB – 128 – This unique variety has very high total glucoside content of 21 % . suitable for both southern as well as north Indian climates.
One acre of Stevia Rebaudiana cultivation would be sweetner equivalent to 36 Acres of Sugar Cane More so the sweetness in Stevia Rebaudiana leaves is healthy and harmless .
Apart from uses as sweetner this wonderful herb has other medicinal virtues such as per WHO findings.
THIS NEW CROP WOULD GIVE INDIAN FARMERS A CHOICE OF A PROFITABLE AND HEALTHY CROP TO SATISFY PALATES OF ETERNALLY SWEET TOOTHED INDIANS.
JAYDHIR AGRO SOLUTION is a closely held company engaged in providing expertise in development for innovative concepts for corporate farmers. Managed by Bhupendra Kotak And Akshay kotak this company can play a major role in development of commercial agro ventures in India
COMMERCIAL CULTIVATION OF STEVIA REBAUDIANA
Origin of Stevia Rebaudiana is in central Paraguay where it grows near the ponds and streams in wild conditions. Native Paraguayans have been consuming this herb in large quantities for many centuries. It was only during early fifties that Japanese stumbled upon this unique herb and took it to Japan where they have developed many varieties of this wonderful herb for large scale cultivation The leaves of this plant are 30 times sweeter than sugar , with zero calories. Where as pure extract is 300 times sweeter than sugar.
One acre of Stevia Rebaudiana cultivation would produce sweetener equivalent to 36 Acres of Sugar Cane More so the sweetness in Stevia Rebaudiana leaves is healthy and harmless .
Our life styles have changed so much over last 100 years that sweeteners [either natural high calorie such as sugar or high potency and low calorie sweeteners such as Aspartame (sugar free, equal etc)] have become integral part of our natural daily diet.
Due to sedentary life styles that we all tend to lead these days the incidence of obesity and diabetic conditions is constantly on increase . In India number of diabetic people in the age group of 25-45 is about 15 % and is increasing at an alarming pace.
India being largest consumer of cane sugar along with largest diabetic population in the world, Stevia is ideally poised to make significant contribution in satisfying the Indian demand of natural low calorie sweetener.
Today Stevia Rebaudiana extract accounts for 40% of the sweetener market in Eastern Block countries such as Japan Korea and Malaysia. In India Stevia Rebaudiana Bertoni was introduced in Maharashtra
Apart from uses as sweetener this wonderful herb has other medicinal virtues such as per WHO findings.
The demand for high quality Stevia leaves is increasing dramatically in India. Since there are one each processing units coming up in Western as well as southern states. At the same time its potential uses in contemporary Ayurvedic formulations is under active consideration by Indian Ayurvedic medicine majors.
THIS NEW CROP WOULD GIVE INDIAN FARMERS A CHOICE OF A PROFITABLE AND HEALTHY ALTERNATIVE TO SATISFY PALATES OF ETERNALLY SWEET TOOTHED INDIANS. Today we have largest commercial cultivation of Stveia Rebaudiana Bertoni in India under our direct control in different parts of India. In following few paragraphs we are trying to elaborate different aspects of commercial cultivation of Stevia.
Climate and soil requirements : Stevia can be success fully cultivated all around the year all over India except the areas which receive snow fall or temperatures go below 5 Degree centigrade in winter. The summer temperatures actually do not effect this plants if the high summer temperatures have already been factored in the cultivation practices.
Soil : Stevia requires very good drainage any soils that retain the moisture for very long period of time are unsuitable for Stevia cultivation and should be religiously avoided. Similarly black cotton soils with very heavy clay content should also be avoided. It is mandatory that before planting each and every soil sample should be properly tested and analyzed by an expert.
Water : Stevia requires ample supply of good quality water all year around. We recommend drip irrigation system . Use of any types of sprinklers would increase the incidence of bacterial infestation.
Varieties : There are about 90 varieties of Stevia Rebaudiana developed all around world. Basically all these varieties have been developed for different climatic requirements. Many times these varieties perform strangely in different climatic conditions. At the end of the day just like sugar cane it is the Steviocide and Rebaudiocide content in the Stevia leaves that determines the price and marketability of Stevia leaves. In many cases in south India it was observed that steviocide content was as low as 3.5 % which was below the minimum market requirement of 9% . Hence it becomes imperative that the grower select proper varieties with adequate guarantees from the planting material suppliers about minimum assured Steviocide and Rebaudiocide contents.
Planting Material : There are basically two options for multiplication. The first is the tissue culture and second the stem cutting. The tissue culture is the best option. But many farmers are tempted to try the stem cutting method for multiplication. Here our experience shows that stem cutting is some times more expensive to produce than the tissue culture since the success rate of the stem cuttings establishment is very low , it takes minimum of 25 weeks for the stem cutting to develop in proper feeding roots for transplantation ( we have seen that younger stem cuttings transplants have shown more than 50% mortality n first few weeks of transplantation in main field). It is also our experience that Steviocide content of the stem cutting plants is lower by at least 2 percentage points in Indian conditions.
Planting material price : There are many type of pricing polices that have been adopted by various companies . In the year 2012 the price of 8 to 10 Rupees per plant was quoted by some companies. But Jaydhir Agro Solution has been offering excellent quality plants at reasonable price of Rupees five per plant since the year 2012.(Jaydhir Agro Solution) also guarantees 100 percent establishment and minimum average Steviocide content of 9%).
Planting : Stevia can be planted in many ways . The type of agronomic practices generally depend on type of soil and climatic conditions. Generally it is advisable to plant minimum of 40,000 plants per Acre. Since the economical parts is the leaves it is very important to achieve highest vegetative growth. Some people advice 30,000 plant we believe that is a compromise figure just to bring down the cost of plantation.
Fertigation : Stevia although mentioned as low feeder our experience shows that Stevia requires regular nutrients for optimum growth. The exact Fertigation schedule can only be recommended along with the soil test report. How ever we would like to emphasize that the key to success of Stevia plantation is the appropriate Fertigation schedule that would ensure optimum yields with highest Steviocide content.
Harvesting : Depending on climatic conditions we can achieve the yields of 2000-4000 kilos in three to six harvests annually. Mechanical harvester for harvesting Stevia leaves. Another important aspect of harvesting is the timming of harvest. It should be noted that AT NO POINT OF TIME PLANTS HSOULD BE ALLOWED TO FLOWER SINCE AFTER FLOWERING THE STEVIOCIDE PERCENTAGE GOES DOWN RAPIDLY AND LEAVES ARE RENDERED UNMARKETABLE.
Marketing : Stevia is relatively new to Indian market. Hence there is plenty of confusion with regard to marketing of this unique product. There are some farmers insist on buy back arrangement . There are reputed business houses those offer buy back @ of 60-70 Rs per kilo. We feel that this price is on lower side, on an average the farmer should get a price of Rupees 100 to break even in first year.
Unlike many other herbs like Musali that have limited and undefined use Stevia is being readily accepted by Indian consumer as a replacement for sugar.
In local market the demand will be in most of the Indian towns and cities. Similarly there are many corporates in western as well as southern India who are at the verge of setting up extraction units but are waiting for the production to increase
International markets : There is growing international market for Stevia as well . There are offers to buy container loads of Stveia leaves at a price of two-five dollars per kilo. As mentioned earlier international demand is only for high quality Stevia leaves having minimum 9 % Steviocide content. There is no buyer for Stevia leaves having less than 8% Steviocide content.
Over view : Stevia cultivation can be a success full venture provided we are able to produce high quality leaves having minimum Steviocide content of 9% at the same time produce optimum quantity of marketable leaves per Acre to keep the production cost below 25 Rs per kilo on five years basis.
Medical Properties Of STEVIA
Stevia contains Stevioside, Rebaudioside A and the sweet compounds in the leaf called glycosides.
It can be safely used by diabetics since it does not produce significant glycemic effects. Stevia substitution can be a good alternative in diabetics. Its leaves have been used as herbal teas by diabetic patients in Asian countries for years. No side effects have been observed in these patients after many years of continued consumption (Suttajit, 1993). Furthermore, studies have shown that stevia can actually improve blood sugar levels (Alvarez, 1981, Curi, 1986). In 1986, Brazilian researchers from the Universities of Maringa and Sao Paolo evaluated the role of stevia in blood sugar (Curi, 1986). Sixteen healthy volunteers were given extracts of 5 grams of stevia leaves every six hours for three days. The extracts from the leaves were prepared by immersing them in boiling water for 20 minutes. A glucose tolerance test (GTT) was performed before and after the administration of the extract and the results were compared to another group who did not receive the stevia extracts. During a GTT, patients are given a glass of water with glucose and their blood sugar levels are evaluated over the next few hours. Those who have a predisposition to diabetes will have a marked rise in blood sugar levels. The volunteers on stevia were found to have significantly lower blood sugar levels after ingestion of stevia. This is a positive indication that stevia can potentially be beneficial to diabetics who substitute stevia in order to decrease their sugar consumption. Even if stevia by itself is not able to lower blood sugar levels, just the fact that a diabetic would consume less sugar is of significant importance in maintaining better blood sugar control.
If you're diabetic, chances are you consume a large amount of artificial sweeteners and you may be concerned about switching to stevia since long-term human studies have not been done with this herb. This is more or less due to the fact the the sugar lobby blocks the active marketing of stevia. You may also be accustomed in your use of these artificial sweeteners and would not be willing to completely stop them. One option is to gradually use less of them while substituting stevia. For instance, you can initially use stevia in some of your drinks, like coffee or tea. After a few weeks, if your comfort level with stevia increases, you can gradually use more of the herbal extract. Over the next few weeks and months you can either switch completely to stevia, or you can continue using it in combination with artificial sweeteners. Based on the results, you can determine to continue using in a larger amount. It's also quite possible that artificial sweeteners may be safe in low amounts, but problems could arise when they are used in excessive quantities. By partially or mostly substituting stevia, you can reduce any potential risk (by Dr. Ray Sahelian).
Research
carbohydrate metabolism
Stevioside has been found to affect hepatic glycogen synthesis. A study was undertaken on the influence of stevioside and steviol on the glycogen levels of fasted rats. In one set of experiments single doses of stevioside or steviol, with fructose, were given orally to rats, which had fasted for 24 hours. Both stevioside and steviol increased the initial glycogen deposition in the liver. In another set ofexperiments, stevioside or steviol were given to the rats in the drinking water at the beginning of the fasting periods. Increased hepatic glycogen levels were found with stevioside; no effect was seen with steviol.3 Stevioside and steviol stimulate insulin secretion via direct action on beta cells. A study was undertaken to reveal the mechanism for the blood glucose-lowering effect of stevioside and steviol, using normal mouse islets and the betacell lines. Both stevioside and steviol dosedependently enhanced insulin secretion from incubated mouse islets in the presence of glucose. The effects on INS-1 cells were also investigated. Stevioside and steviol both potentiated insulin secretion from INS-1 cells. Neither stevioside nor steviol influenced the plasma membrane K+ adenosine triphosphate sensitive channel activity, nor did they alter cyclic adenosine monophosphate levels in islets.4 Stevia increases glucose tolerance. This study investigated the effect of aqueous extracts of Stevia rebaudiana leaves on a glucose tolerance test in 16 normal volunteers. Aqueous extracts of 5 grams of leaves were administered to volunteers at regular 6 hourly intervals for 3 days, with glucose tolerance tests performed before and after extract administration. The extract of Stevia rebaudiana increased glucose tolerance; it significantly decreased plasma glucose levels during the test and after overnight fasting in all volunteers.5
Weight Loss with Stevia
It would seem quite obvious that substituting a no-calorie sweetener to sugar would help reduce caloric intake and thus contribute to weight loss. And such is the case with aspartame. Researchers at the Center for the Study of Nutrition Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts, studied the influence of aspartame on obesity (Blackburn, 1997). One hundred sixty-three women were randomly assigned to consume or to abstain from aspartame-sweetened foods and beverages for 16 weeks. Both groups were also actively involved in a weight-control program using a variety of modalities. At the end of the 16 weeks, both the group on aspartame and the group without the synthetic sweetener lost 10 kilograms. During the maintenance phase that lasted the next two years, women assigned to the aspartame-treatment group gained back 4.5 kilogram, whereas those not on aspartame gained back 9.4 kilograms, practically all the weight they had previously lost. The researchers state, "These data suggest that participation in a multidisciplinary weight-control program that includes aspartame may facilitate the long-term maintenance of reduced body weight."
Unfortunately, no formal studies have been done evaluating stevia substitution in relation to weight loss. We would suspect, though, that the results would be similar to the aspartame study discussed above. If you are the type of person who adds sugar to your morning coffee or tea, or to iced tea, lemonade, and a variety of desserts and baked goods, then, over time, the elimination of these refined sugar calories could make a significant difference (by Dr. Ray Sahelian).
Stevia against Tooth Decay
Studies have indicated it may reduce cavities by slowing the grown of plaque in the mouth.Even a five-year old child knows that sugar causes tooth cavities. There are certain bacteria in our mouths, particularly streptococci mutans, that ferment various sugars to produce acids. These in turn eat through the enamel of the tooth causing pockets or cavities. For a long time, scientists have searched to find alternative sweeteners that are not fermentable by bacteria and hence do not cause cavities. Artificial sweeteners have been helpful in this regard.
Does ingesting stevia lead to tooth cavities? A study done on rats has not shown this to be case. Stevioside and rebaudioside A, the two primary sweet constituents of the stevia plant, were tested in a group of sixty rat pups (Das, 1992) in the following way: Group 1 was fed sucrose (table sugar), at 30 percent of their diet, Group 2 was given 0.5 percent of their diet in stevioside, Group 3 got 0.5 percent of their diet in rebaudioside A., Group 4 ingested no sugars. After 5 weeks, all four groups had their teeth evaluated. There were no differences in food and water intake and weight gain between the four groups. However, the first group had significantly more cavities than the rest of the groups. Groups 2, 3, and 4 were equivalent. The researchers state, "It was concluded that neither stevioside nor rebaudioside A is cariogenic [cavity causing] under the conditions of this study." It appears that the chemicals within the stevia plant that impart its sweetness are not fermentable, and thus do not cause tooth cavities.
Use in Children candies, sodas, ice cream, pies, cakes... it's disturbing how many sweet products are ingested by children on a daily basis. All that sugar can lead to tooth cavities and obesity. We believe that partially substituting with stevia can help children satisfy their sweet tooth while decreasing the risks from excessive sugar intake. Provide your children with tasty sweets that will satisfy their sweet teeth but not cause damage to the teeth. Obesity in children is a growing problem in this country and any method we have of helping children reduce their caloric intake will be greatly beneficial
We also are concerned with children over consuming excessive amounts of artificial sweeteners. The potential, long-term health consequences of saccharin and aspartame ingestion are currently not fully known, but they do need to be kept in mind. Eliminating all artificial sweeteners will be a frustrating enterprise since they are extremely prevalent. However, by partially substituting stevia in homemade desserts, you can significantly reduce your children's exposure to these artificial chemicals. Hopefully, with time, stevia can be added to a variety of sodas, candies, gums, and other foods in the US, just like it is done in Japan and other countries already for many years(by Dr. Ray Sahelian).
Stevia and Blood Pressure
A 1-year double-blind study of 106 individuals given stevia extract found evidence of a significant reduction in blood pressure beginning at 3 months. 4 In the treated group, the average blood pressure at the beginning of the study was about 166/102. By the end of the study, this had fallen to 153/90. In contrast, no significant reductions were seen in the placebo group.
In 1991, Dr. M.S. Melis, from the Department of Biology at the University of Sao Paulo in Brazil, gave a one-time high dose injection of stevioside to rats and found that it caused a reduction in blood pressure as well as an increased elimination of sodium (Melis, 1991). A slight diuretic effect also occurred. The effect was additive when stevia was combined with verapamil (a medicine used to lower blood pressure in humans who have high blood pressure). Dr. Melis repeated a similar study in 1995. This time, he administered extracts of stevia to rats for 20, 40, and 60 days. After 20 days, there were no changes in the stevia-treated rats compared to the control group (the ones that didn't receive the extracts). However, after 40 or 60 days of administering the extract, there was a lowering of blood pressure, a diuretic effect was noted along with loss of sodium. The amount of blood going to the kidneys was increased.
When normal human volunteers between the ages of 20 to 40 years were given a tea prepared with stevia leaves, a lowering of blood pressure occurred (Boeck, 1981). This study was done in Brazil. Certainly more human studies are needed before we can come to any conclusions regarding the full effect of normal daily ingestion of stevioside on blood pressure(by Dr. Ray ahelian).
Hypertension Research
A double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomised, multicentre study was undertaken to evaluate the effect of stevioside in hypertension. The study group consisted of 106 Chinese hypertensive subjects with ages ranging from 28 to 75 years and diastolic blood pressure between 95 and 110 mmHg. Of the subjects there were 60 allocated to active treatment and 46 to placebo treatment. Each subject was given capsules containing stevioside (250 mg) or placebo thee times daily and followed-up at monthly intervals for one year. After three months, the systolic and diastolic blood pressure of the stevioside group decreased significantly, and the effect persisted during the whole year. There was no significant changes in blood biochemistry parameters including lipid and glucose, no significant adverse effects, and no deterioration in quality of life.6
STEVIA IN SKIN CARE
Water-based Stevia has been used on skin problems such as acne, seborrhea, eczema and dermatitis. Pure Stevia has also been used for minor cuts and abrasions with a minimized chance for scarring.
One of the most interesting uses of water-based Stevia is in the area of skin care. Many, many people have used Stevia directly on the skin as a wrinkle reducer and results are noticed immediately. A few drops of water-based Stevia are placed directly on the skin and left there to dry for approximately 1/2 hour to one hour. Simply rinse off and notice the immediate change.
Clients report extremely favorable results upon using Stevia as a sweetener, and/or as a wrinkle reducer.
Stevia is a new crop in that is gaining very high popularity amongst all type of sweetener users as most ideal substitute for sugar. Sugar is basically a chemical that has grown in market over last many years. But in this age of changing life styles and people becoming more conscious of their health the world wide sugar consumption is going down and is getting replaced by low calorie sweeteners. Many of these Sweeteners are complex chemicals or many times naturals as well.
- OUR STEVIA VARIETIES ARE CARE FULLY CHOSEN FOR DIFFERENT LOCATIONS AND CLIMATE TYPES.
- PRESENTLY DEVELOPING STEVIA PLANTATIONS FOR CORPORATES!
- Stevia leaves are 20-30 times sweeter than sugar.
- Stevia leaves can be dried and stored.
- Stevia can be used in raw form.
- Stevia is short duration crop. Similarly Stivia can be harvested 3/4 times a year.
- Initial cost of establishment is high 40000 plants per Acre and 5. Rs per Plant.The yearly yeilds can be in the range of 4-5 tons stevia can be sold @ 60-120 Rs per kilo of dried leaves.
- Once planted stevia can be harvested 3-4 times a year for five years.
The sustainability in commercial farming in future would depend on finding futuristic products and creating a market for them. We can be your partners in developing Stevia or any other Nutraceutical or Horticultural products for indigenous or export markets.
We take up complete turnkey projects for Stevia and other herbs cultivation processing etc.
********
STEVIA REBAUDIANA
This is a wonder herb from Paraguay. The leaves of this splendid plant are 30 times sweeter than sugar , with zero calories where as pure extract is 300 times sweeter than sugar. Presently it is consumed in large quantities in eastern block countries such as Japan , Korea. Etc.
Although origin of Stevia Rebaudiana are in central Paraguay where it grow near the ponds and streams in wild conditions. Native Paraguayans have been consuming this herb in large quantities for many centuries. It was only during early fifties that Japanese stumbled upon this unique herb and took it to Japan where they have developed many varieties of this wonderful herb for large scale cultivation
Today 95% low calorie sweetner market is controlled by Aspartame (sugar free equal etc ). This is a chemical which is 10,000 times sweeter in its pure form but of late this sweetner has become a center of conterversy over its alleged brain cell damaging properties. ( Please ask for floppy on Aspartame ill effects on humans )
All over the world there is increasing tendency towards living a natural life and consuming natural products. At the same time our life styles have changed so much over last 100 years that sweeteners ( either natural high calorie such as sugar or high potency and low calorie sweetners such as Aspartame ( sugar free, equal etc )) have become integral part of our natural daily diet.
Due to sedentary life styles that we all tend to lead these days the incidence of obesity and diabetic conditions is constantly on increasing dramatically. In India number of diabetic people in the age group of 25-45 is about 15 % and is increasing at a alarming pace.
Specially in India we are largest consumers of sugar in the world. This single factor we have come to understand would greatly contribute to increasing the number of diabetic people and related problems.
Today Stevia Rebaudiana extract accounts for 40% of the sweetner market in Eastern Block countries such as Japan Korea and Malaysia. In India it was simultaneously introduced in Pune as well as Banglore.
Three varieties of Stevia Rebaudiana having different glucoside concentrations at the same time suitable for different climatic conditions.
SRB – 123 – Variety having its parentage in Paraguay suitable for Deccan platue where it can be harvested five times in one year. Total Glucoside content varies between 9-12 percent
SRB – 512 – This variety is suitable for northern latitudes and This variety can be harvested four times in one year and Total glucoside content varies between 9-12 %
SRB – 128 – This unique variety has very high total glucoside content of 21 % . suitable for both southern as well as north Indian climates.
One acre of Stevia Rebaudiana cultivation would be sweetner equivalent to 36 Acres of Sugar Cane More so the sweetness in Stevia Rebaudiana leaves is healthy and harmless .
Apart from uses as sweetner this wonderful herb has other medicinal virtues such as per WHO findings.
- Regulates blood presuure
- Fights cavities
- Inducs Pancreas to produce more insulin.
THIS NEW CROP WOULD GIVE INDIAN FARMERS A CHOICE OF A PROFITABLE AND HEALTHY CROP TO SATISFY PALATES OF ETERNALLY SWEET TOOTHED INDIANS.
JAYDHIR AGRO SOLUTION is a closely held company engaged in providing expertise in development for innovative concepts for corporate farmers. Managed by Bhupendra Kotak And Akshay kotak this company can play a major role in development of commercial agro ventures in India
COMMERCIAL CULTIVATION OF STEVIA REBAUDIANA
Origin of Stevia Rebaudiana is in central Paraguay where it grows near the ponds and streams in wild conditions. Native Paraguayans have been consuming this herb in large quantities for many centuries. It was only during early fifties that Japanese stumbled upon this unique herb and took it to Japan where they have developed many varieties of this wonderful herb for large scale cultivation The leaves of this plant are 30 times sweeter than sugar , with zero calories. Where as pure extract is 300 times sweeter than sugar.
One acre of Stevia Rebaudiana cultivation would produce sweetener equivalent to 36 Acres of Sugar Cane More so the sweetness in Stevia Rebaudiana leaves is healthy and harmless .
Our life styles have changed so much over last 100 years that sweeteners [either natural high calorie such as sugar or high potency and low calorie sweeteners such as Aspartame (sugar free, equal etc)] have become integral part of our natural daily diet.
Due to sedentary life styles that we all tend to lead these days the incidence of obesity and diabetic conditions is constantly on increase . In India number of diabetic people in the age group of 25-45 is about 15 % and is increasing at an alarming pace.
India being largest consumer of cane sugar along with largest diabetic population in the world, Stevia is ideally poised to make significant contribution in satisfying the Indian demand of natural low calorie sweetener.
Today Stevia Rebaudiana extract accounts for 40% of the sweetener market in Eastern Block countries such as Japan Korea and Malaysia. In India Stevia Rebaudiana Bertoni was introduced in Maharashtra
Apart from uses as sweetener this wonderful herb has other medicinal virtues such as per WHO findings.
- Regulates blood pressure
- Fights cavities
- Induces Pancreas to produce more insulin.
- Skin Care
- Flavor enhancer
- Bactericidal agent
The demand for high quality Stevia leaves is increasing dramatically in India. Since there are one each processing units coming up in Western as well as southern states. At the same time its potential uses in contemporary Ayurvedic formulations is under active consideration by Indian Ayurvedic medicine majors.
THIS NEW CROP WOULD GIVE INDIAN FARMERS A CHOICE OF A PROFITABLE AND HEALTHY ALTERNATIVE TO SATISFY PALATES OF ETERNALLY SWEET TOOTHED INDIANS. Today we have largest commercial cultivation of Stveia Rebaudiana Bertoni in India under our direct control in different parts of India. In following few paragraphs we are trying to elaborate different aspects of commercial cultivation of Stevia.
Climate and soil requirements : Stevia can be success fully cultivated all around the year all over India except the areas which receive snow fall or temperatures go below 5 Degree centigrade in winter. The summer temperatures actually do not effect this plants if the high summer temperatures have already been factored in the cultivation practices.
Soil : Stevia requires very good drainage any soils that retain the moisture for very long period of time are unsuitable for Stevia cultivation and should be religiously avoided. Similarly black cotton soils with very heavy clay content should also be avoided. It is mandatory that before planting each and every soil sample should be properly tested and analyzed by an expert.
Water : Stevia requires ample supply of good quality water all year around. We recommend drip irrigation system . Use of any types of sprinklers would increase the incidence of bacterial infestation.
Varieties : There are about 90 varieties of Stevia Rebaudiana developed all around world. Basically all these varieties have been developed for different climatic requirements. Many times these varieties perform strangely in different climatic conditions. At the end of the day just like sugar cane it is the Steviocide and Rebaudiocide content in the Stevia leaves that determines the price and marketability of Stevia leaves. In many cases in south India it was observed that steviocide content was as low as 3.5 % which was below the minimum market requirement of 9% . Hence it becomes imperative that the grower select proper varieties with adequate guarantees from the planting material suppliers about minimum assured Steviocide and Rebaudiocide contents.
Planting Material : There are basically two options for multiplication. The first is the tissue culture and second the stem cutting. The tissue culture is the best option. But many farmers are tempted to try the stem cutting method for multiplication. Here our experience shows that stem cutting is some times more expensive to produce than the tissue culture since the success rate of the stem cuttings establishment is very low , it takes minimum of 25 weeks for the stem cutting to develop in proper feeding roots for transplantation ( we have seen that younger stem cuttings transplants have shown more than 50% mortality n first few weeks of transplantation in main field). It is also our experience that Steviocide content of the stem cutting plants is lower by at least 2 percentage points in Indian conditions.
Planting material price : There are many type of pricing polices that have been adopted by various companies . In the year 2012 the price of 8 to 10 Rupees per plant was quoted by some companies. But Jaydhir Agro Solution has been offering excellent quality plants at reasonable price of Rupees five per plant since the year 2012.(Jaydhir Agro Solution) also guarantees 100 percent establishment and minimum average Steviocide content of 9%).
Planting : Stevia can be planted in many ways . The type of agronomic practices generally depend on type of soil and climatic conditions. Generally it is advisable to plant minimum of 40,000 plants per Acre. Since the economical parts is the leaves it is very important to achieve highest vegetative growth. Some people advice 30,000 plant we believe that is a compromise figure just to bring down the cost of plantation.
Fertigation : Stevia although mentioned as low feeder our experience shows that Stevia requires regular nutrients for optimum growth. The exact Fertigation schedule can only be recommended along with the soil test report. How ever we would like to emphasize that the key to success of Stevia plantation is the appropriate Fertigation schedule that would ensure optimum yields with highest Steviocide content.
Harvesting : Depending on climatic conditions we can achieve the yields of 2000-4000 kilos in three to six harvests annually. Mechanical harvester for harvesting Stevia leaves. Another important aspect of harvesting is the timming of harvest. It should be noted that AT NO POINT OF TIME PLANTS HSOULD BE ALLOWED TO FLOWER SINCE AFTER FLOWERING THE STEVIOCIDE PERCENTAGE GOES DOWN RAPIDLY AND LEAVES ARE RENDERED UNMARKETABLE.
Marketing : Stevia is relatively new to Indian market. Hence there is plenty of confusion with regard to marketing of this unique product. There are some farmers insist on buy back arrangement . There are reputed business houses those offer buy back @ of 60-70 Rs per kilo. We feel that this price is on lower side, on an average the farmer should get a price of Rupees 100 to break even in first year.
Unlike many other herbs like Musali that have limited and undefined use Stevia is being readily accepted by Indian consumer as a replacement for sugar.
In local market the demand will be in most of the Indian towns and cities. Similarly there are many corporates in western as well as southern India who are at the verge of setting up extraction units but are waiting for the production to increase
International markets : There is growing international market for Stevia as well . There are offers to buy container loads of Stveia leaves at a price of two-five dollars per kilo. As mentioned earlier international demand is only for high quality Stevia leaves having minimum 9 % Steviocide content. There is no buyer for Stevia leaves having less than 8% Steviocide content.
Over view : Stevia cultivation can be a success full venture provided we are able to produce high quality leaves having minimum Steviocide content of 9% at the same time produce optimum quantity of marketable leaves per Acre to keep the production cost below 25 Rs per kilo on five years basis.
Medical Properties Of STEVIA
Stevia contains Stevioside, Rebaudioside A and the sweet compounds in the leaf called glycosides.
- Sugarless
- Contains no calories, no fat, no carbohydrates
- Highly recommended for weight loss programs
- Contains natural trace elements (iron, mangan, calcium, etc.)
- Antibacterial effect it impedes the growth of bacterias
- Antifungus properties make it useful in treatment with yeast infections (candidasis) as a natural sweetner it is used in healthy diets, diabetes, neurodermitis, children (prevents plaque)etc.
It can be safely used by diabetics since it does not produce significant glycemic effects. Stevia substitution can be a good alternative in diabetics. Its leaves have been used as herbal teas by diabetic patients in Asian countries for years. No side effects have been observed in these patients after many years of continued consumption (Suttajit, 1993). Furthermore, studies have shown that stevia can actually improve blood sugar levels (Alvarez, 1981, Curi, 1986). In 1986, Brazilian researchers from the Universities of Maringa and Sao Paolo evaluated the role of stevia in blood sugar (Curi, 1986). Sixteen healthy volunteers were given extracts of 5 grams of stevia leaves every six hours for three days. The extracts from the leaves were prepared by immersing them in boiling water for 20 minutes. A glucose tolerance test (GTT) was performed before and after the administration of the extract and the results were compared to another group who did not receive the stevia extracts. During a GTT, patients are given a glass of water with glucose and their blood sugar levels are evaluated over the next few hours. Those who have a predisposition to diabetes will have a marked rise in blood sugar levels. The volunteers on stevia were found to have significantly lower blood sugar levels after ingestion of stevia. This is a positive indication that stevia can potentially be beneficial to diabetics who substitute stevia in order to decrease their sugar consumption. Even if stevia by itself is not able to lower blood sugar levels, just the fact that a diabetic would consume less sugar is of significant importance in maintaining better blood sugar control.
If you're diabetic, chances are you consume a large amount of artificial sweeteners and you may be concerned about switching to stevia since long-term human studies have not been done with this herb. This is more or less due to the fact the the sugar lobby blocks the active marketing of stevia. You may also be accustomed in your use of these artificial sweeteners and would not be willing to completely stop them. One option is to gradually use less of them while substituting stevia. For instance, you can initially use stevia in some of your drinks, like coffee or tea. After a few weeks, if your comfort level with stevia increases, you can gradually use more of the herbal extract. Over the next few weeks and months you can either switch completely to stevia, or you can continue using it in combination with artificial sweeteners. Based on the results, you can determine to continue using in a larger amount. It's also quite possible that artificial sweeteners may be safe in low amounts, but problems could arise when they are used in excessive quantities. By partially or mostly substituting stevia, you can reduce any potential risk (by Dr. Ray Sahelian).
Research
carbohydrate metabolism
Stevioside has been found to affect hepatic glycogen synthesis. A study was undertaken on the influence of stevioside and steviol on the glycogen levels of fasted rats. In one set of experiments single doses of stevioside or steviol, with fructose, were given orally to rats, which had fasted for 24 hours. Both stevioside and steviol increased the initial glycogen deposition in the liver. In another set ofexperiments, stevioside or steviol were given to the rats in the drinking water at the beginning of the fasting periods. Increased hepatic glycogen levels were found with stevioside; no effect was seen with steviol.3 Stevioside and steviol stimulate insulin secretion via direct action on beta cells. A study was undertaken to reveal the mechanism for the blood glucose-lowering effect of stevioside and steviol, using normal mouse islets and the betacell lines. Both stevioside and steviol dosedependently enhanced insulin secretion from incubated mouse islets in the presence of glucose. The effects on INS-1 cells were also investigated. Stevioside and steviol both potentiated insulin secretion from INS-1 cells. Neither stevioside nor steviol influenced the plasma membrane K+ adenosine triphosphate sensitive channel activity, nor did they alter cyclic adenosine monophosphate levels in islets.4 Stevia increases glucose tolerance. This study investigated the effect of aqueous extracts of Stevia rebaudiana leaves on a glucose tolerance test in 16 normal volunteers. Aqueous extracts of 5 grams of leaves were administered to volunteers at regular 6 hourly intervals for 3 days, with glucose tolerance tests performed before and after extract administration. The extract of Stevia rebaudiana increased glucose tolerance; it significantly decreased plasma glucose levels during the test and after overnight fasting in all volunteers.5
Weight Loss with Stevia
It would seem quite obvious that substituting a no-calorie sweetener to sugar would help reduce caloric intake and thus contribute to weight loss. And such is the case with aspartame. Researchers at the Center for the Study of Nutrition Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts, studied the influence of aspartame on obesity (Blackburn, 1997). One hundred sixty-three women were randomly assigned to consume or to abstain from aspartame-sweetened foods and beverages for 16 weeks. Both groups were also actively involved in a weight-control program using a variety of modalities. At the end of the 16 weeks, both the group on aspartame and the group without the synthetic sweetener lost 10 kilograms. During the maintenance phase that lasted the next two years, women assigned to the aspartame-treatment group gained back 4.5 kilogram, whereas those not on aspartame gained back 9.4 kilograms, practically all the weight they had previously lost. The researchers state, "These data suggest that participation in a multidisciplinary weight-control program that includes aspartame may facilitate the long-term maintenance of reduced body weight."
Unfortunately, no formal studies have been done evaluating stevia substitution in relation to weight loss. We would suspect, though, that the results would be similar to the aspartame study discussed above. If you are the type of person who adds sugar to your morning coffee or tea, or to iced tea, lemonade, and a variety of desserts and baked goods, then, over time, the elimination of these refined sugar calories could make a significant difference (by Dr. Ray Sahelian).
Stevia against Tooth Decay
Studies have indicated it may reduce cavities by slowing the grown of plaque in the mouth.Even a five-year old child knows that sugar causes tooth cavities. There are certain bacteria in our mouths, particularly streptococci mutans, that ferment various sugars to produce acids. These in turn eat through the enamel of the tooth causing pockets or cavities. For a long time, scientists have searched to find alternative sweeteners that are not fermentable by bacteria and hence do not cause cavities. Artificial sweeteners have been helpful in this regard.
Does ingesting stevia lead to tooth cavities? A study done on rats has not shown this to be case. Stevioside and rebaudioside A, the two primary sweet constituents of the stevia plant, were tested in a group of sixty rat pups (Das, 1992) in the following way: Group 1 was fed sucrose (table sugar), at 30 percent of their diet, Group 2 was given 0.5 percent of their diet in stevioside, Group 3 got 0.5 percent of their diet in rebaudioside A., Group 4 ingested no sugars. After 5 weeks, all four groups had their teeth evaluated. There were no differences in food and water intake and weight gain between the four groups. However, the first group had significantly more cavities than the rest of the groups. Groups 2, 3, and 4 were equivalent. The researchers state, "It was concluded that neither stevioside nor rebaudioside A is cariogenic [cavity causing] under the conditions of this study." It appears that the chemicals within the stevia plant that impart its sweetness are not fermentable, and thus do not cause tooth cavities.
Use in Children candies, sodas, ice cream, pies, cakes... it's disturbing how many sweet products are ingested by children on a daily basis. All that sugar can lead to tooth cavities and obesity. We believe that partially substituting with stevia can help children satisfy their sweet tooth while decreasing the risks from excessive sugar intake. Provide your children with tasty sweets that will satisfy their sweet teeth but not cause damage to the teeth. Obesity in children is a growing problem in this country and any method we have of helping children reduce their caloric intake will be greatly beneficial
We also are concerned with children over consuming excessive amounts of artificial sweeteners. The potential, long-term health consequences of saccharin and aspartame ingestion are currently not fully known, but they do need to be kept in mind. Eliminating all artificial sweeteners will be a frustrating enterprise since they are extremely prevalent. However, by partially substituting stevia in homemade desserts, you can significantly reduce your children's exposure to these artificial chemicals. Hopefully, with time, stevia can be added to a variety of sodas, candies, gums, and other foods in the US, just like it is done in Japan and other countries already for many years(by Dr. Ray Sahelian).
Stevia and Blood Pressure
A 1-year double-blind study of 106 individuals given stevia extract found evidence of a significant reduction in blood pressure beginning at 3 months. 4 In the treated group, the average blood pressure at the beginning of the study was about 166/102. By the end of the study, this had fallen to 153/90. In contrast, no significant reductions were seen in the placebo group.
In 1991, Dr. M.S. Melis, from the Department of Biology at the University of Sao Paulo in Brazil, gave a one-time high dose injection of stevioside to rats and found that it caused a reduction in blood pressure as well as an increased elimination of sodium (Melis, 1991). A slight diuretic effect also occurred. The effect was additive when stevia was combined with verapamil (a medicine used to lower blood pressure in humans who have high blood pressure). Dr. Melis repeated a similar study in 1995. This time, he administered extracts of stevia to rats for 20, 40, and 60 days. After 20 days, there were no changes in the stevia-treated rats compared to the control group (the ones that didn't receive the extracts). However, after 40 or 60 days of administering the extract, there was a lowering of blood pressure, a diuretic effect was noted along with loss of sodium. The amount of blood going to the kidneys was increased.
When normal human volunteers between the ages of 20 to 40 years were given a tea prepared with stevia leaves, a lowering of blood pressure occurred (Boeck, 1981). This study was done in Brazil. Certainly more human studies are needed before we can come to any conclusions regarding the full effect of normal daily ingestion of stevioside on blood pressure(by Dr. Ray ahelian).
Hypertension Research
A double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomised, multicentre study was undertaken to evaluate the effect of stevioside in hypertension. The study group consisted of 106 Chinese hypertensive subjects with ages ranging from 28 to 75 years and diastolic blood pressure between 95 and 110 mmHg. Of the subjects there were 60 allocated to active treatment and 46 to placebo treatment. Each subject was given capsules containing stevioside (250 mg) or placebo thee times daily and followed-up at monthly intervals for one year. After three months, the systolic and diastolic blood pressure of the stevioside group decreased significantly, and the effect persisted during the whole year. There was no significant changes in blood biochemistry parameters including lipid and glucose, no significant adverse effects, and no deterioration in quality of life.6
STEVIA IN SKIN CARE
Water-based Stevia has been used on skin problems such as acne, seborrhea, eczema and dermatitis. Pure Stevia has also been used for minor cuts and abrasions with a minimized chance for scarring.
One of the most interesting uses of water-based Stevia is in the area of skin care. Many, many people have used Stevia directly on the skin as a wrinkle reducer and results are noticed immediately. A few drops of water-based Stevia are placed directly on the skin and left there to dry for approximately 1/2 hour to one hour. Simply rinse off and notice the immediate change.
Clients report extremely favorable results upon using Stevia as a sweetener, and/or as a wrinkle reducer.
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