Stevia rebaudiana is a non-traditional sugar crop known for:
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Correct answer: Non-caloric glycosides
Stevia contains steviol glycosides, which are up to 300 times sweeter than sucrose but contain no calories. This makes it a highly valuable crop for the dietetic and diabetic food markets.
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