Installment Promissory Note                 
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 1.   Promise to  Pay.  In  consideration of  the receipt of  $1,000.00, the
      undersigned promises to pay to the order  of Fred K. Suzuki the sum of
      $1,000.00, with interest  thereon at the  rate of 11.5% per  annum, in
      four monthly installments of principal and interest of $172.30 and two
      monthly installments of  principal and interest of  $172.31 commencing
      November 5, 1995.   This Note is  payable at 710 S.  Kennicott Avenue,
      Arlington Heights, IL 60005.

 2.   Governing Law.  This  instrument shall be governed by the  laws of the
      State of Illinois, and specifically the Uniform Commerical Code of the
      State of Illinois, as in effect from time to time.

      DATE:  October 18, 1995


      STEVIA COMPANY, INC.
      1940 East Devon Avenue
      Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
 



                                          /s/ Fred K. Suzuki /s/   
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                                          Fred K. Suzuki, President



                                          /s/ Lauane C. Addis /s/ 
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                                          Lauane C. Addis, Secretary
     
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