Product Overview

Stevia is a plant-derived sweetener composed of steviol glycosides, used at low levels in various formulations.

Technical Specifications

Parameter Category	Technical Parameter	Specification / Limit
Sensory	Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or granules
Sensory	Odor & Taste	Pure sweet taste, clean profile, no off-odors
Composition	Total Steviol Glycosides (TSG)	≥ 95.0%
	Rebaudioside A Content (Reb A)	≥ 97.0%
	Sweetness Equivalency	Approx. 300 times (vs. 5% sucrose solution)
Physical & Chemical	Loss on Drying	≤ 5.0%
	Total Ash	≤ 1.0%
	Specific Rotation [α]D25	−30.0° to −38.0°
	Melting Range	196°C to 202°C
	pH (1% aqueous solution)	4.5 to 7.0
Heavy Metals	Total Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
	Lead (Pb)	≤ 1.0 ppm
	Arsenic (As)	≤ 1.0 ppm
Microbiological	Total Plate Count	≤ 1,000 cfu/g
	Molds & Yeasts	≤ 100 cfu/g
	E. coli	Negative / 25 g
	Salmonella	Negative / 25 g
Stability	Thermal Stability	Stable up to 200°C (no degradation)
Stability	pH Stability Range	3.0 to 9.0

Category	Compliance Statement
Global Food Safety Standards	Certified under FSSC 22000 and BRCGS for food manufacturing
Regulatory Status	Documented as FDA GRAS notified and compliant with European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) criteria
Monograph Compliance	Meets physical and chemical specifications outlined in current FCC and USP monographs
Dietary Certifications	Validated with Kosher, Halal, and Non-GMO Project Verified documentation
Chemical Contaminants	Monitored to meet strict EP and FDA limits for pesticide residues
Heavy Metal Thresholds	Batches consistently align with USP maximum allowable concentrations for elemental impurities

Laboratory Equipment

Uses calibrated HPLC to measure total steviol glycosides and monomer distribution.

Raw Material Control (IQC)

Raw Stevia leaves undergo botanical identification and glycoside content verification.

In-Process Testing (IPQC)

Monitors desorbed macroporous resin eluents and membrane filtration separation efficiency during refining phases.

Final Outgoing QC (OQC)

Finished lots pass organoleptic screening to evaluate and control natural lingering bitterness.

Batch Documentation

Each dispatched cargo lot is accompanied by a comprehensive, factory-signed Certificate of Analysis.

Application Sector	Usage	Benefit
Beverages	Sucrose replacement in drinks	Reduces calories, maintains sweetness
Dairy Products	Flavored yogurts and milk	Reduces sugar, preserves texture
Bakery & Confectionery	Baked goods, candies, chocolate	Maintains sweetness under heat
Tabletop Sweeteners	Soluble powders, drops, sachets	Zero-glycemic option
Tablets & Syrups	Pharmaceutical coatings and liquids	Masks bitterness

Water Management

Extraction wastewater is treated and reused for factory cooling.

Agricultural Sourcing

Supply chains utilize contract farming frameworks promoting crop rotation and soil conservation practices.

Solvent Reduction

Production lines use water-based extraction technology, eliminating standard chemical solvents.

Energy Efficiency

Biomass waste from post-extracted plant residue is repurposed to supplement factory thermal energy.

Q: What is the shelf life of Stevia when stored in standard warehouse conditions?

A: It typically maintains stability for up to three years if kept in sealed, cool, and dry environments.

Q: How does the factory manage cross-contamination from other agricultural products during processing?

A: Production lines operate under strict physical segregation protocols with dedicated cleaning-in-place cycles between batches.

Q: Does Stevia undergo irradiation or ethylene oxide treatment during the sterilization phase?

A: No, microbial control relies entirely on physical thermal processing and controlled spray-drying parameters.

Q: How are logistics handled to protect shipments from moisture damage during ocean transit?

A: Containers use desiccants and pallet wrapping to control humidity during transit.

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