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Test Item |
Specification |
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Appearance |
White to off-white free flowing fine powder |
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Odour and Taste |
Sweet aroma with extreme sweet taste |
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Assay (Rebaudioside A) |
NLT 98% |
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Total Steviol Glycosides |
NLT 98.5% (on dry basis) |
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Other Related Glycosides |
NMT 2.00% |
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Particle Size |
95% pass through 80 mesh |
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Solubility |
Freely soluble in water |
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pH |
4.5 – 7.0 |
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Loss on Drying |
NMT 6.00% |
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Ash |
NMT 1.00% |
Stevia is a high-intensity natural sweetener extracted from the leaves of the Stevia rebaudiana plant, often referred to as “sweet leaf” or “sugar leaf.” It presents as a white to light-yellow crystalline powder. This plant-based extract is a superior low-calorie sucrose replacement, ideal for modern health-conscious food and beverage formulations.
Key Components: Stevioside and Rebaudioside A The sweetening power of Stevia is derived primarily from two main steviol glycosides:
Rebaudioside A (Reb A): Known for having the cleanest sweet taste profile with the least amount of bitterness. Our Food Grade Stevia (Reb-A 97%) is specifically refined to act as a direct sugar substitute in high-quality products.
Stevioside: The other primary component which, along with Reb A, provides robust heat stability and sweetening power across a variety of processing conditions.
Industrial Applications Due to their stability and intense sweetness, Stevioside and Rebaudioside A are utilized across a broad spectrum of the food and beverage industry:
Beverages: Ideal for tea, soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages.
Preserved Foods: Widely used in canned foods, dried fruits, candied fruits, and jams.
Confectionery & Snacks: Essential for sugar-free chewing gum and frozen desserts.
Savory & Specialized Goods: Used in the production of spices, meat products, and wines.
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