Steviol Glycosides (Stevia Extract)
CAS Number: 91722-21-3
Steviol glycosides (E960) are high-purity natural sweeteners extracted from Stevia rebaudiana leaves, comprising rebaudioside A (Reb-A), rebaudioside D (Reb-D), and stevioside. Reb-A grade (≥95%) is 250–300 times sweeter than sucrose with minimal bitterness; high-purity Reb-D and Reb-M grades offer even cleaner, sugar-like taste for premium beverage and food applications. Zero calorie, non-glycemic, and clean-label compliant.
Technical Specifications
| appearance | White to off-white powder |
| moisture (%) | ≤6.0 |
| heavy metals (ppm) | ≤10 |
| rebaudioside A (%) | ≥95 (Reb-A grade) or ≥97 (high-purity) |
| total steviol glycosides (%) | ≥95 |
Applications
- Natural zero-calorie beverage sweetening (water, tea, juice)
- Dairy products and yogurt natural sweetener
- Confectionery and chewing gum
- Tabletop sweetener and sugar reduction blends
- Baked goods sugar reduction (blend with bulking agents)
Key Features
- Natural, plant-derived sweetener for clean-label and natural product positioning
- Heat and pH stable across most food processing conditions
- Reb-D and Reb-M grades offer superior taste profile with minimal bitterness
- EU E960 approved, GRAS status, JECFA ADI 4 mg/kg bw
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91722-21-3
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