EXHIBIT 10(j)


                                 

 
                         STEVIA COMPANY, INC.

                     Installment Promissory Note
   
  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  two
  equal monthly  installments of  principal and interest  of $172.30  and two
  equal 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/
  _______________________________
  Fred K. Suzuki, President



  /s/ LAUANE C. ADDIS /s/
  _______________________________
  Lauane C. Addis, Secretary



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