Tag: Plant origin

According to regulatory bodies like the Food Standards Agency, a food is officially classified as composite if it contains both processed products of animal origin and plant products. This seemingly simple classification has significant implications for everything from international trade to food safety, dictating specific import and export requirements.

For over 1,500 years, the indigenous Guaraní people of South America have used the leaves of the *Stevia rebaudiana* plant, a tradition that laid the groundwork for today's globally popular zero-calorie sweetener.

The average person consumes approximately 300 milligrams of caffeine each day, primarily from coffee and tea, making it the world's most widely consumed psychoactive substance. Yet, few people know the botanical origins of this powerful stimulant. The belief that caffeine comes from a single source is a common misconception, as this compound is a natural defense mechanism found in over 60 different plant species.