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Natural Sweet Ventures, a joint venture between PureCircle USA and Imperial Sugar, has released Steviacane, a 100% natural, reduced-calorie sweet option that can be used in food and beverage applications. It is produced through a proprietary, compound crystallization process that binds pure cane sugar and Reb A stevia together. Naturally sweet Steviacane combines the benefits of the high intensity sweetness of stevia with the taste and bulking characteristics of cane sugar. The product is similar to sugar in terms of temperature stability, bake‐stability, and pH stability. Steviacane is available in two formats that allow manufacturers the most flexibility in formulation. Crystallized Steviacane is designed for syrups, spray‐on, dairy, baking and confection applications while liquid Steviacane is ideal for the beverage industry. Steviacane is also available in a variety of calorie reduction levels so that manufacturers can formulate to their target calorie reduction and nutrition objectives. For further information: www.purecircle.com; www.imperialsugar.com