The major application of Stevia extracts and stevioside is their use as a sweetener; this covers all aspects of artificial sweeteners (non‐sucrose) such as saccharin, aspartame, etc., as well as where sugar is used in almost all household and commercial usage, its stable property under heat and cold makes it perfect for cooking, baking, beverages, dairy products, frozen desserts, sauces and etc. In addition, stevioside can also be used in chewing gum, toothpaste and some cosmetics.

Stevia‐based sweeteners offer a combination of favorable attributes for a dietary supplement: low calorie and high intensity. It is very suitable for patients with diabetes, obesity and arteriosclerosis.