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I would say synthesis in this example is the creation of a molecular compound from differing source materials while refinement is the isolation and concentration of an existing compound.

Hey, you asked… I just answered.

Generally, artificial sweeteners are chemically synthesized while natural sweeteners are grown and refined.

I used to grow the stevia plant in my garden.

It’s interesting to read people’s reactions to stevia. I don’t seem to have the same reactions/aftertaste others point out.

I much prefer stevia over other sweeteners. I wonder if there is some sort of cilantro type thing going on.

Edit: Turns out stevia can taste different to other people!

On the plus side, stevia isn’t artificial.

I wouldn’t count on it. Been getting those letters for a good 10 years.

That industry is rife with exploitation; I’ve collected pages and pages of resume builders, entry level, junior, blah blah blah. Budgets are low because work and experience isn’t valued. If you do make it work, congratulations, you’re the rare example.

I switched careers from video/film because I didn’t want to live out of a car and other jobs paid better.