Steviol Glycosides

What Is Steviol Glycosides?

Steviol glycosides are natural, sweet-tasting chemical compounds extracted from the leaves of Stevia rebaudiana. Serving as the primary active ingredients in stevia-based sweeteners, these compounds are responsible for the plant's intense sweetness, which is reported to be between 30 and 320 times sweeter than sucrose. Chemically, they are derived from the diterpene steviol and exist in various forms, such as stevioside and rebaudioside A. The extracted substances typically appear as white to pale yellow powders that are highly soluble in water and ethanol, making them a popular natural alternative to artificial sweeteners.

Product Applications

High Sweetness with Zero Calories

They provide intense sweetness without adding calories or carbohydrates, making them highly attractive for weight management and low-carbohydrate diets.

Zero Glycemic Response

Because humans cannot metabolize steviol glycosides, they do not induce a glycemic response or impact blood glucose and insulin levels, making them a safe and ideal sugar substitute for diabetics.

High Stability

These compounds are highly heat-stable and pH-stable under normal food processing conditions, and they do not ferment, ensuring long-term stability in various food and beverage applications.

Metabolic Health Benefits

Research suggests that steviol glycosides may stimulate insulin secretion by potentiating pancreatic β-cells, which helps prevent post-meal blood glucose spikes and shows therapeutic potential for managing type 2 diabetes.

These statements are not evaluated by the U.S. FDA. This raw material cannot diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. All descriptions are natural extract traits, not medical claims for finished products.