YEREVAN. – The experts of the Institute of Hydroponics Problems at the Armenian National Academy of Sciences have invented a technology of making sweet dust (sweetener) out of stevia (Stevia rebaudiana - SrB) without calories. The plant is being cultivated in Southern and Central America, one of the co-authors of the invention Mikhael Babakhanyan said.

In addition, the dust also removes toxic substances and heavy metal salts from the body. To note, the plant was cultivated in Armenia and later it will grow in Artsakh [Nagorno-Karabakh] as well. Researches were conducted with support of budget and institute’s own expenses.