Stevia rebaudiana is a small plant native to Paraguay and Brazil.&ampnbsp;&ampnbsp;In 1887, its usage was recorded&ampnbsp;by a&ampnbsp;natural scientist named&ampnbsp;Antonio Bertoni who learned of the herb from the Guarani Paraguayan Indians.&ampnbsp; The Guarani Paraguayan Indians traditionally used Stevia rebaudiana to flavor bitter&ampnbsp;tribal beverages. Two French chemists named Bridel and Lavieille began to unravel the secret of Stevia in 19 with explatory extraction work on Stevia rebaudiana leaves.&ampnbsp; Their research yielded a pure, white, crystalline compound they named "stevioside" which is responsible for Stevia's flavorful properties.&ampnbsp; Our Stevia Extract&ampnbsp;is based on this research. Inulin is a fructooligosaccharide derived from chicory.&ampnbsp; As a prebiotic, it stimulates the growth of friendly intestinal&ampnbsp;flora to support good colon health.*&ampnbsp; It has a low glycemic index making it suitable for persons on certain types of restricted diets. Chromium is a trace mineral that is significantly reduced in the American diet due to the over processing of our foods.&ampnbsp; It is involved in a number of important bodily functions and is an effective synergist for Stevia and Inulin. Product FAQ's &ampnbsp;