The stevia leaves are grown and processed in the country of Bolivia. This Is a blend of 70% stevia and 30% fructose powder. The fructose is derived from Apples and Pears. Many ppl prefer this product because it has no undesirable stevia aftertaste.It has been proven safe to use for diabetics, and is a good alternative for sugar in drinks,baking,puddings,etc.One 80-gram bottle lasts a long time, as the steva is highly concentrated and you only need to use a tiny bit to sweeten drinks and desserts. It comes with a small scooper to measure.