Stevia

Supplier of Stevia to Food & Drink and Personal Care Manufacturers

Available in conventional quality. Enquire for more information on organic availability or alternatives.

Category

Sweeteners - Powder

Sectors

Food And Drink

Personal Care

Animal Nutrition

Pharmaceutical

Availability

Direct Delivery

This is an ingredient we can directly deliver from our supplier to you for commercial reasons, or is necessary due to special product requirements.

Packaging

Box: 20 kg

MOQ

20 kg (1 Unit)

What is Stevia?

Native to Paraguay and Brazil, Stevia is a plant-based, 100% natural, sweetener and a substitute for sugar. It is extracted from the plant Stevia Rebaudiana and was first discovered by the indigenous people of Paraguay who use the plant’s leaves to sweeten their drinks, labelling the plant ‘honey grass’. These leaves contain compounds called steviol glycosides, most of which are 200-450 times sweeter than sugar. This impressive statistic allows food and drinks to retain their sweetness whilst also reducing the sugar and calorie intake that used to be a cost of these flavours.

Functionalities

Sweetener: Stevia is primarily used as a natural sweetener. Being 250-400 times sweeter than sugar, it makes for a great sugar substitute, particularly amongst individuals seeking to reduce their sugar intake.

Calorie Reduction:  Stevia is a zero-calorie sugar alternative. This makes it an excellent option for those looking to reduce their calorie intake without sacrificing sweetness.

Blood Sugar Regulation: Stevia has an insignificant effect on blood sugar levels, making it a suitable sweetener for individuals with diabetes.

Applications

There has been a wide range of stevia products developed over the last 15 years, offering a plethora of optimised solutions for almost all segments of the food and drink sector.