As Steviol Glycosides have no calories, they are particularly popular for sweetening. In the meantime, there are many calorie-free sweeteners, most of which are artificially produced. Stevia has the advantage that it is obtained from a plant.In recent decades, the consumption of zero- and low-calorie and artificial sweeteners has increased dramatically. However, the majority of these sweeteners are not derived from natural ingredients, but are based on artificial, synthetic ingredients.