... future. Stevia leaves is 30 times sweeter than cane sugar, while it’s extraction is 200-300 ... its caloric value is only 1/300 that of cane sugar. After a large amount of laboratory testings, ... etc. It is an ideal sweetener in place of cane sugar. Stevia can be widely used in food, ... -making, cosmetics, flavorings, etc. industries. Compared with using cane sugar, it can reduce cost by as much as 60%. ...