After almost a decade of research and 4 years of submissions, CQUniversity’s efforts have paid off with approval of the natural sweetener steviol glycosides (stevia), as an ingredient in foods and beverages in Australia and New Zealand. The Australian food authority FSANZ has approved the use of the natural sweetener and this will be gazetted tomorrow, October 9. The stevia plant, renowned for its extraordinary sweetness, is now being considered worldwide as a suitable substitute for sugar.... ...Read more »