Stevia

Product Overview

Natural High-Intensity Sweetener | Sugar Alternative | Zero-Calorie Sweetening | Highly Soluble

Stevia, supplied as Steviol Glycosides, is a natural high-intensity sweetener extracted from the leaves of Stevia rebaudiana. It appears as a white to off-white fine powder, is highly soluble in water, and provides intense sweetness without adding calories or sugar.

This ingredient is widely used in reduced-sugar and sugar-free food and beverage formulations, helping manufacturers achieve clean sweetness profiles while supporting modern nutritional and labelling requirements.

Key Properties

• Chemical Name: Steviol Glycosides
• Botanical Source: Stevia rebaudiana
• E Number (Food Additive Code): E960
• Common Name: Stevia Extract
• Industry Name: Steviol Glycosides (Food Grade)
• Appearance: White to off-white fine powder
• Solubility: Freely soluble in water

Applications in Food & Beverage Production

Stevia is widely used across commercial food manufacturing and beverage production, including:

• Beverages & Functional Drinks: Sugar reduction and calorie-free sweetness
• Bakery Products: Sweetness enhancement in reduced-sugar recipes
• Dairy & Dairy Alternatives: Flavoured yoghurts, desserts, and beverages
• Confectionery & Snacks: Sugar-free and low-sugar formulations
• Nutrition & Wellness Products: Functional and health-positioned food.
• Tabletop Sweeteners & Premixes: Consumer and industrial applications

Key Features

• High Sweetening Power: Hundreds of times sweeter than sucrose
• Zero-Calorie Sweetener: Suitable for reduced-sugar and sugar-free products
• Plant-Based & Clean Label: Derived from natural botanical source
• Highly Soluble: Easy integration into liquid and dry systems
• Heat & pH Stable: Performs well in baking and beverage processing
• Consistent Quality: Supports controlled dosing and repeatable manufacturing