Stevia Extract (Stevioside / Rebaudioside A) — Premium Natural Sweetener for Food, Beverage & Nutraceutical Formulations
Stevia Extract from Stevia rebaudiana is a naturally derived, zero-sugar sweetener widely used in food, beverages, dietary supplements, sports nutrition, and oral-care formulations. With consistent quality, technical support, and stable supply, our botanical extract manufacturer in China offers bulk Stevia Extract with Rebaudioside A (Reb-A) up to ≥ 99% purity. Professional buyers can buy wholesale directly from our factory, ensuring competitive price, reliable lead time, global shipping, and full documentation support (COA, MSDS, pesticide & heavy metal reports, HALAL, KOSHER, ISO, HACCP, GMP).
Our production team has more than 15 years of herbal extraction experience, supplying renowned brands in functional foods and nutraceuticals across 40+ countries. If you’re searching for a high-consistency Stevia supplier capable of customization, regulatory compliance, and scalable production, this product page contains everything needed for technical and procurement evaluation.
1. Product Overview
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English Name: Stevia Extract / Stevioside / Rebaudioside A
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Botanical Source: Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni
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Plant Part Used: Leaf
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Active Components: Stevioside, Rebaudioside A
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Appearance: White to off-white fine powder
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Solubility: Water soluble
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Taste: Pure sweetness, little to no bitterness (depends on purity grade)
2. Origin & Extraction
Stevia is obtained from organically cultivated Stevia leaves using a water-based extraction process, followed by filtration, purification, and spray-drying. No chemical additives are used during the core extraction process.
3. Benefits & Functional Attributes
(non-medical, compliant — no therapeutic claims)
Stevia Extract is widely valued for the following industry functions:
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Zero-sugar natural sweetener
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Heat-stable and pH-stable for cooking & industrial processing
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Low-calorie formulation without affecting glycemic load
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Synergistic sweetener for sugar reduction formulas
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Supports improved flavor profiles in beverages and confections
4. Usage Guide
| Application Category | Common Dosage / Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Food / Beverage | 0.01% – 0.2% | Replace 30–100% sucrose |
| Nutraceuticals | 10–100 mg per serving | Flavor + natural sweetening |
| Sports Nutrition | 50–300 mg / serving | Suitable for RTD / powder |
| Oral Care | 0.1% – 0.3% | Non-cariogenic |
Exact dosage should be determined through formulation tests.
5. Traditional Applications
Stevia leaves have been historically used in Paraguay and Brazil as a natural sweetening herb and in household beverage preparations.
6. Recommended Formulation Pairing
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Monk Fruit Extract (Luo Han Guo) — sweetness synergy
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Inulin / FOS — masking & flavor enhancement
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Erythritol — improves mouthfeel and sugar-like sweetness profile
7. Specifications & COA Preview
| Category | Item | Limit / Standard | Test Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active Components | Stevioside / Reb-A | 50%–99% | HPLC |
| Pesticide Residues | 500+ pesticide screening | Complies | GB/T or USP |
| Heavy Metals | Lead (Pb) | < 3 ppm | ICP-MS |
| Arsenic (As) | < 2 ppm | ICP-MS | |
| Cadmium (Cd) | < 1 ppm | ICP-MS | |
| Mercury (Hg) | < 0.1 ppm | ICP-MS | |
| Microbiological | Total Plate Count | < 10,000 cfu/g | GB 4789.2 |
| Yeast & Mold | < 300 cfu/g | GB 4789.15 | |
| E. coli | Negative | GB 4789.3 | |
| Salmonella | Negative | GB 4789.4 |
Full COA provided per batch.
8. Scientific Source & Quality Assurance
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Raw material traceability (plantation → extraction → packaging)
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Production under ISO22000 / HACCP / GMP
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HALAL & KOSHER certified
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Third-party testing available: HPLC / UV / ICP-MS / Microbial tests
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Full regulatory support: GB / USP / EP / FCC documentation on request
9. Production Technology & Workflow
Fresh Stevia Leaves → Washing → Drying → Water Extraction → Filtration → Ion Exchange & Purification → Spray Drying → Milling → Sieving → Metal Detection → Packaging → Final QC Release
10. Packaging, Storage & Shelf Life
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Packaging: 1 kg / aluminum foil bag; 25 kg / fiber drum
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Storage: Cool, dry place away from light and heat
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Shelf Life: 24 months in original packaging
11. Logistics, MOQ & Sample
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MOQ: 1 kg for commercial orders
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Free sample herbal extract: 20–50 g available for R&D testing (freight collected)
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Lead time: 3–7 days for stock; 7–15 days for customized herbal extract
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Global shipping: FedEx / DHL / UPS / air / sea freight
12. Suitable Industries & Application Scenarios
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Food & beverage manufacturers
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Sports nutrition brands
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Dietary supplement raw material manufacturer
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Oral-care and toothpaste formulas
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Pet nutrition & veterinary food
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Cosmetic grade & personal care (GMP certified plant extract for cosmetics)
13. Why Choose Us
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15+ years professional herbal extraction experience
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Plant Extract Factory China with automated production lines
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Full technical support for formulation R&D
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Verified quality reports and transparent traceability
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Trusted herbal extract supplier for 500+ global clients
14. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. Can you provide customized specifications?
Yes — particle size, purity, Reb-A ratio, and granulation can be tailored based on application needs.
Q2. Can Stevia be used in clean-label or organic products?
Yes. We offer conventional and organically sourced raw material options.
Q3. Do you support worldwide delivery?
We ship to 100+ countries via express, air and sea freight.
Q4. Do you provide technical formulation guidance?
Absolutely — our R&D team supports sweetening systems for beverages, sports products, and sugar-reduction innovation.
15. References & Scientific Research
(Non-medical, reliable research sources)
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PubMed — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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NIH — https://www.nih.gov
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FDA Food Additive Regulations — https://www.fda.gov
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EFSA Sweeteners Database — https://www.efsa.europa.eu
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FAO/WHO JECFA Evaluation of Steviol Glycosides
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To request COA, price list, SDS, or free sample:
📩 Email: sales@aiherba.com / info@aiherba.com
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