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 Laurence C.  Mead 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  1,  1995.   This  Note is  payable at  7820  Northway Drive,
      Hanover Park, IL 60103.

 2.   Governing Law.  This instrument shall  be governed by the laws of  the
      State of Illinois, and specifically the Uniform Commercial 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/         
                                            _________________________________
                                            Fred K. Suzuki, President



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

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