EXHIBIT 10(k)

                




                                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 Laurence C.  Mead 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  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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