57817-89-7 Stevia 98% Powder
What is Stevia?
Stevia is a new type of natural sweetener extracted from the herbaceous plant Stevia (or stevia leaf) of the Asteraceae family. It has the characteristics of high sweetness and low calorie. Its sweetness is 200-300 times that of sucrose, and its calorific value is only 1/300 of that of sucrose.
What are the benefits?
1. Low calorie: Stevia has very low calories and can therefore be used as an alternative sweetener in low-sugar or sugar-free products. Its sweetness is 300-500 times that of sugar, and only a small amount is needed to achieve the sweet effect.
2. Blood sugar control: Stevia does not cause significant increases in blood sugar levels, making it an ideal choice for diabetics or people who need to control blood sugar. It can replace high-sugar foods and reduce glucose intake.
3. Does not cause dental caries: Compared with ordinary sugar, stevia will not be metabolized into acidic substances by bacteria in the mouth, thus reducing the risk of dental caries. It has less demineralizing effect on teeth and is better for oral health.
4. No calories: Since stevia is barely metabolized, it produces no calories in the body. This is beneficial for people who need to control their weight or reduce their sugar intake.
5. Stability: Stevia has good stability under high temperature and acidic conditions and will not decompose during food processing or cooking.
Application direction
Stevioside is used with lactose, maltose syrup, fructose, sorbitol, maltitol and lactulose to make hard candies. Stevioside can be used to produce chewing gum and bubble gum, and can also be used to produce candies with various flavors, such as soft candies with papaya, pineapple, guava, apple, orange, grape or strawberry flavors. Stevioside can also be mixed with sorbitol, glycine, alanine, etc. to produce cake powder.
