Thu, Jul-24-03, 09:38
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Hi bbgirl3306:
What you describe is a fructooligosaccharides, also known as FOS. Fruitafit is a trademark. The problem with pure stevia is that it is too sweet and therefore difficult to control. So something needs to be added to cut the sweetness and make it easier to convert between recipes. These are called stevia blends. The FOS is simply a filler.
FOS is normally made from chicory root. It's a probiotic used for controlling candida so it's a great accompaniment with stevia. It's also got great bulking properties.
I found this on a site:
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Frutafit® Inulin Fiber (FOS) provides a powerful fiber effect but without the required bulk usually found in other fiber products. In fact, just four SteviaPlus® Fiber packets contain as much fiber as a bowl of whole grain cereal.
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My only concern with stevia is that, like sugar, it can be bleached. Look for stevia that specifically states that it's unbleached. If you are uncertain, contact the company for clarification.
Wanda
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