Stevia,China price supplier

product details

Standard:GB

Origin:China

Other common names: Stevia Rebaudiana, Sweetleaf, Candyleaf, sweet herb.

Steviosides: 90%, 95%, 98%

Rebaudioside A (Reb A or RA): 40%, 60%, 80%, 90%, 95%, 97%, 98%, 99%

No Bitter Aftertaste ST 80%, ST 90%

Molecule Formula: C38H60O18

Molecule Weight: 805.00

CAS NO.: 57817-89-7

HS Code: 29389090

Appearance: White or off-white Crystalline Powder

Stevia is in a member of the chrysanthemum family and is a plant native to rain forests of Paraguay and Brazil . It is now grown in those areas, as well as in China , Japan , South Korea , Thailand and Israel .

The leaves from the small shrub are traditionally utilized by the native people as a non-sugar-sweetening agent in foods and beverage. It is now widely consumed by millions of people from Paraguay to Asian counties. The leaves are a very sweet liquorice-like flavor. It contains "STEVIOSIDE", a substance that is approximately 300 times sweeter than sucrose.

Stevia is a genus of about 240 species of herbs and shrubs in the sunflower family (Asteraceae), native to subtropical and tropical regions from western North America to South America . The species Stevia rebaudiana, commonly known as sweetleaf, sweet leaf, sugarleaf, or simply stevia, is widely grown for its sweet leaves. As a sweetener and sugar substitute, stevia's taste has a slower onset and longer duration than that of sugar, although some of its extracts may have a bitter or licorice-like aftertaste at high concentrations.

With its extracts having up to 300 times the sweetness of sugar, stevia has garnered attention with the rise in demand for low-carbohydrate, low-sugar food alternatives. Medical research has also shown possible benefits of stevia in treating obesity and high blood pressure. Because stevia has a negligible effect on blood glucose, it is attractive as a natural sweetener to people on carbohydrate-controlled diets.

The availability of stevia varies from country to country. In a few countries, it has been available as a sweetener for decades or centuries; for example, stevia is widely used as a sweetener in Japan where it has been available for decades. In some countries, stevia is restricted or banned. In other countries, health concerns and political controversies have limited its availability; for example, the United States banned stevia in the early 1990s unless labeled as a supplement, but in 2008 approved rebaudioside-A extract as a food additive. Over the years, the number of countries in which stevia is available as a sweetener has been increasing.

Product Characteristics:

1) GREEN

Stevia is a natural sweetener extracted from Stevia leaves.

2) SAFE

Stevia has been consumed for over 400 years at its place of origin in Paraguay . To-date, no harmful illness has been associated with stevia. Stevioside does not participate in human's metabolism. It does not accumulate within the body, it is non-toxic and its safety. Stevia has been widely used in Japan where there is no upper limit on the quantity that may be consumed for this type of sweetener. The Ministry of Health in China in 1985 and again in 1990 separately approved stevia as the natural sweetener and a supplement as sweetener agent for medicine applications.

3) HIGH SWEETNESS

Stevia's sweetness is 200-300 times that of cane sugar. Stevioside and RebaudiosideA are the main components of Stevia. The sweetness is pure, cool and lasting and its natural sweetness resembles that of cane sugar. In comparison to cane sugar, we can reduce significantly the cost of production and save at least 60% in costs. At the same time, we will be able to save the transportation and warehousing components of expenses.

4) LOW CALORIE

Total caloric value from stevia is only 1/300 of that of cane sugar. It can be used in the making of low-calorie food and drinks. Stevia is especially suitable for patients with diabetics, obesity, high blood pressure, arteriosclerosis, dental cavities and so on.

5) HEALTHY

Stevia is recognized as a nutritional food and health supplement by people in global medical fields.

400 years ago, the original inhabitants in Paraguay began making use of Stevia as a herbal medicine to cure common colds, influenza and fistula hyperemia. Modern medical research studies show that Stevia is helpful in regulating blood sugar level, blood pressure, raising energy level and improving brain activity. It is also helpful in reducing body fat and for weight control. In addition, it has good effects on skin care and in treating other skin related diseases.

6) EFFICIENEY

Stevia is stable in its form and does not react to acid, alkali, heat and light. It does not ferment. It does not get moldy and deteriorate in quality if stored for a long time. As a sweetener in beverage and food, it can slow the growth of bacteria thus prolong the freshness quality guaranteed period. In addition, Stevia can reduce up to 60% in the cost of the production, with significant savings in transportation and warehousing cost.

7) APPLICATIONS

As food additives, beverages, medicine and health supplements, various condiments, complex

Sweetener, pickles and other preservatives, cigarette flavoring, no-decay toothpaste, cosmetics, wine and spirits additives, etc.