Stevia’s facts and Advantages

Facts about the Steviol Glycoside:

• Exist in the constitution of a hygroscopic powder or in fine crystals
• Are almost odorless
• Are soluble in water (Stevioside=1,25 g/l, Rebaudioside =7g/l)
• The melting point of stevioside is 198 degree and of Rebaudioside A is 243 degree
• Steviol glycoside is stable for 3 months in acid media at a pH value of 2.0 30 degrees.
• Rebaudioside A has a strong sweetening power 350 times compared to sucrose  (0,4% Solution)
• Stevioside A has a strong sweetening power 250 times compared to sucrose (0,4% Solution)
• The Stevioside is between the value of pH 3 and pH 9 at 100 degrees for 1 hour stable.
• Can be mixed with sweeteners and sucrose
• Optimize the production, storage and transportation costs.

The advantages of steviol glycoside for the consumer:

• It Has only trace amounts of calories and carbohydrates
• Hardly affect the glycemic index.
• It is ideal for diabetics
• It does not affect the glucose level
• It does not affect the insulin production
• Is suitable for PKU patients
• Lift out flavors
• Hardly cause plaque
• The raw material for the production is made of 100% natural