Steviol Rebaudioside: A Natural Low-Calorie Sweetener

Properties and Characteristics of Stevia Rebaudiosides

Stevia Rebaudiosides are stable in acidic and saline solutions, and relatively stable at room temperature. They are easily soluble in water and quickly hygroscopic in the air, with solubility exceeding 40% at room temperature. When used together with citric acid or glycine, they have a good taste; combined with other sweeteners like sucrose and fructose, they provide better taste quality. After consumption, they are not absorbed by the body and do not produce heat energy, making them an excellent natural sweetener for diabetics and obese patients.

The sweetness of Stevia Rebaudiosides is 250~450 times that of sucrose, with a slight astringency. Stevia Rebaudioside A has a noticeable bitterness, some degree of astringency, and a menthol taste, making its taste characteristics slightly worse than rebaudioside A. It is moderate and palatable with few aftertastes when pure, being the natural sweetener closest to sugar, but may have an off-flavor at high concentrations.

Stevia Rebaudiosides are natural low-calorie sweeteners. The caloric value of Stevia Rebaudiosides is only 1/300th of that of sucrose. After ingestion, they are not absorbed by the human body and do not generate heat, making them suitable for diabetics and obese patients. When mixed with sucrose, fructose, or isomerized sugar, their sweetness can be increased, and the taste improved. They can be used in candies, pastries, beverages, solid beverages, fried snacks, seasonings, and preserved fruits, and should be used in moderate amounts as needed for production.

Introduction of Ingia Bio Stevia Rebaudiosides

Ingia Bio's Stevia Rebaudioside sweeteners are the most common sugar substitutes in food and beverages, including Stevia Reb A, which is abundant in stevia leaves, and some rare but highly effective components like Stevia Reb M, which provide a good sweet taste with almost no bitterness.

Ingia Bio Stevia Rebaudiosides are an excellent choice for various applications, including table sweeteners, energy drinks, carbonated drinks, flavored water, and juice drinks. Ingia Bio Stevia Rebaudioside products will provide you with a natural sweet, low-calorie solution.