Sourabh Agarwal
Member
Stevia Biotech Pvt. Ltd strongly believes that now many markets will open up fast for the use of stevia as a high-intensity sweetener after a positive ruling by global food standards body Codex. Speaking in a food and beverage conference Mr. Agarwal mentioned that the decision from the Codex Alimentarius Commission would help countries like India, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam and Philippines to approve the use of stevia in food and beverage products.
He mention “Codex ruling will now accelerate the clearance process of Stevia as a food ingredient by FSSAI in India”.
Stevia is now used worldwide to combat rising obesity, increasing diabetes levels and a global sugar shortage, which is also leading to higher sugar prices. He mention that EU Standing Committee’s decision earlier this week also recommend the use of stevia as an ingredient in food and beverages, though the final approval will come by November end this year. - Food News In.
He mention “Codex ruling will now accelerate the clearance process of Stevia as a food ingredient by FSSAI in India”.
Stevia is now used worldwide to combat rising obesity, increasing diabetes levels and a global sugar shortage, which is also leading to higher sugar prices. He mention that EU Standing Committee’s decision earlier this week also recommend the use of stevia as an ingredient in food and beverages, though the final approval will come by November end this year. - Food News In.