Stevia
Stevia-derived sweetening ingredients are used in small quantities to develop reduced-sugar or alternative sweetness systems.
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Stevia Extract for Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Wholesale stevia extract powder for beverages, bakery, confectionery, dry mixes, sauces and supplements—with no minimum order quantity.
Stevia ingredient guide
What is stevia extract?
Stevia extract used as a food sweetener is a highly purified preparation of steviol glycosides. These sweet-tasting compounds occur in the leaves of Stevia rebaudiana. Commercial production may include water extraction, separation, purification and drying; some steviol glycosides may also be produced or modified through controlled enzymatic or fermentation-based processes. The finished ingredient is typically a white to pale powder used at much lower levels than sugar.
The word stevia can refer to the plant, leaf powder, crude extracts or purified steviol glycosides, but these forms are not interchangeable. U.S. food applications generally use high-purity steviol glycosides supported by the relevant regulatory and technical documentation. Grades may emphasize rebaudioside A, rebaudioside M, stevioside or a defined glycoside blend. Composition affects sweetness intensity, onset, lingering sweetness and bitter or licorice-like notes, so buyers should approve the assay, glycoside profile, solubility, particle size and sensory performance before scale-up.
Ingredient value
Stevia extract benefits
Purified steviol glycosides provide concentrated sweetness for product development, but the selected grade and complete sweetness system determine the finished sensory profile.
High-intensity sweetness
FDA describes certain high-purity steviol glycosides as approximately 200 to 400 times sweeter than table sugar, allowing low use levels relative to sucrose.
Sugar-reduction tool
Can replace part of the sweetness contribution from sugar while formulators rebuild solids, body, browning and flavor with the complete ingredient system.
Flexible sweetness systems
Works in blends with sugar, polyols, flavors, acids and bulking ingredients to tune sweetness onset, finish and overall sensory balance.
For manufacturers
Benefits of stevia extract for formulation
Provides concentrated sweetness for beverages, bakery, confectionery, dry mixes, sauces and supplement formats.
Supports sugar-reduction projects when bulk, texture, browning, preservation and mouthfeel are rebuilt as needed.
Can be pre-blended with maltodextrin or another suitable carrier to improve distribution at low use levels.
Pairs with cocoa, açaí, citric acid, Vitamin C and xanthan gum in multi-component product systems.
Allows buyers to specify glycoside composition, assay, particle size, solubility and sensory target for the intended process.
Available to B2B buyers in packaged and quoted commercial quantities with no minimum order quantity.
Pack optionsSample data
Stevia extract package sizes
The values below are sample packaging data for layout review. Replace them with approved net weights, filled dimensions and case configurations before publication.
Net weight (US)Metric equivalentPackage dimensions
4 oz113g5 × 8 × 2 in (12.7 × 20.3 × 5.1 cm)
8 oz227g5.5 × 8.5 × 2.5 in (14 × 21.6 × 6.4 cm)
1 lb / 16 oz454g6 × 9 × 2.5 in (15.2 × 22.9 × 6.4 cm)
B2B supply
Request a stevia extract quoteOrder the quantity your business needs.
Nutrifena supplies stevia extract to beverage producers, bakeries, confectioneries, sauce manufacturers, dry-mix operations, supplement businesses and other product developers with no minimum order quantity (MOQ). Available glycoside profile, grade, unit configuration, freight and lead time are confirmed with each quote.
Product documentation
Ingredients, Nutrition Facts and product identifiers
The six examples below demonstrate the intended final presentation. Every value is sample data and must be replaced with the approved label, specification and SKU documentation before publication.
Single-ingredient sweetener
Ingredients: Steviol glycosides (stevia leaf extract).
Contains statement: No major allergen declaration shown in this sample.
Allergens: No major allergens intentionally added. Processing aids and cross-contact status must be confirmed with the approved allergen statement.
Illustrative retail panel
About 2,825 servings per 4 oz pack
Serving size1/32 tsp (0.0014 oz / 40mg)
Calories0
% Daily Value*Total Fat 0g0%
Sodium 0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate 0g0%
Total Sugars 0g—
Protein 0g—
* Sample presentation only. Replace the serving and Nutrition Facts values with the approved label for the selected SKU.Identifiers by package size
4 oz: UPC 0 12345 68600 9
8 oz: UPC 0 12345 68601 6
1 lb: UPC 0 12345 68602 3
Case GTIN: 10012345686006
High-purity steviol glycosides
Country of origin: China
Botanical source: Stevia rebaudiana leaf
Process: Water extraction, resin purification, concentration, recrystallization and drying
Grade: Rebaudioside A 97%
Rebaudioside A assay: 97.0% minimum
Loss on drying: 6.0% maximum
pH (1% solution): 4.5–7.0
Shelf life: 24 months
Example label qualifications
Food gradeHigh-intensity sweetenerStevia-derivedReb A 97% — sampleWater-soluble powder
Sample presentation only. Publish each qualification only when supported by the approved SKU specification, regulatory basis and current certificates.
Example document package
Product specificationAvailable
Certificate of AnalysisPer lot
Glycoside profilePer lot
Allergen statementAvailable
Country of origin statementAvailable
SDSAvailable
Commercial uses
Stevia extract applications
01Beverages
02Bakery
03Confectionery
04Dry mixes
05Sauces
06Supplements
Starting points for R&D
Three stevia extract pilot formulations
Each example is a 2.2 lb (1kg) pilot dry formulation created for commercial product development. The stevia levels are illustrative and must be recalculated for the approved glycoside grade and sweetness target. These are starting points, not finished product specifications; validate processing, stability, sensory performance, nutrition, allergens and regulatory compliance before production.
01
Reduced-sugar citrus beverage premix
Beverage manufacturers · Powder blends · Food serviceNutrifena Corn Maltodextrin31.75 oz (900g)
Sugar1.76 oz (50g)
Nutrifena Citric Acid0.88 oz (25g)
Natural orange flavor0.53 oz (15g)
Nutrifena Ascorbic Acid — Vitamin C0.18 oz (5g)
Nutrifena Xanthan Gum0.11 oz (3g)
Nutrifena Stevia Extract0.07 oz (2g)
Pilot method
Pre-blend the stevia and xanthan gum into part of the maltodextrin before adding the remaining powders. Establish the serving addition rate for the target beverage, then validate sweetness equivalence, temporal profile, pH, dispersion, mouthfeel, packaging and shelf life.
02
Reduced-sugar cocoa muffin dry base
Commercial bakeries · Muffin manufacturers · R&D teamsWheat flour19.40 oz (550g)
Nutrifena Cocoa4.23 oz (120g)
Nutrifena Tapioca Starch3.53 oz (100g)
Nutrifena Corn Maltodextrin4.23 oz (120g)
Skim milk powder2.12 oz (60g)
Baking powder0.88 oz (25g)
Salt0.18 oz (5g)
Sugar0.63 oz (18g)
Nutrifena Stevia Extract0.07 oz (2g)
Pilot method
Pre-blend the stevia with the maltodextrin before combining all dry ingredients. Develop water, egg, fat and process additions separately for the target line. Validate batter viscosity, sweetness, cocoa balance, browning, volume, crumb, water activity and shelf life.
03
Reduced-sugar açaí beverage premix
Beverage manufacturers · Smoothie systems · Dry mixesNutrifena Corn Maltodextrin24.52 oz (695g)
Nutrifena Dehydrated Açaí Powder 50%8.82 oz (250g)
Nutrifena Citric Acid0.71 oz (20g)
Natural berry flavor0.71 oz (20g)
Nutrifena Xanthan Gum0.18 oz (5g)
Nutrifena Stevia Extract0.18 oz (5g)
Nutrifena Ascorbic Acid — Vitamin C0.18 oz (5g)
Pilot method
Pre-blend the stevia, xanthan gum and acids into part of the maltodextrin, then combine with the remaining powders. Establish the serving addition rate and validate sweetness balance, acidity, color, dispersibility, sedimentation, packaging and shelf life.
Buyer questions
Stevia extract FAQ
Does Nutrifena have a minimum order quantity for stevia extract?
No. Nutrifena accepts B2B enquiries without a minimum order quantity. Grade availability, packaging, freight and lead time are confirmed in the quote.
Which stevia extract package sizes are available?
The sizes currently displayed are sample data: 4 oz (113g), 8 oz (227g) and 1 lb / 16 oz (454g). Approved units, case configuration and commercial formats must be confirmed before ordering.
Is stevia leaf powder the same as purified steviol glycosides?
No. Leaf powder, crude extracts and highly purified steviol glycosides differ in composition, sweetness and U.S. regulatory status. Request the ingredient identity, assay and regulatory documentation for the selected SKU.
What does Reb A 97% mean?
It describes a grade in which rebaudioside A is specified at 97% minimum. The value displayed on this page is sample data; the approved Nutrifena grade and lot assay must be confirmed before formulation.
How much sweeter is stevia extract than sugar?
FDA reports that certain high-purity steviol glycosides are approximately 200 to 400 times sweeter than table sugar. Actual sweetness depends on glycoside composition, concentration, product matrix and sensory method.
Can stevia replace sugar one-for-one?
No. Stevia contributes intense sweetness at a low use level but does not replace sugar's bulk, browning, texture, freezing-point, preservation or mouthfeel functions. Those properties must be rebuilt for the application.
How should stevia be added to a dry mix?
Because use levels can be low, manufacturers often create a controlled pre-blend with a suitable carrier before full-batch mixing. Validate weighing accuracy, blend uniformity, segregation risk and finished serving consistency.
Can I request a specification, glycoside profile and Certificate of Analysis?
Yes. Include the application, sweetness target, preferred grade, package size, quantity and destination so the team can identify the relevant SKU and available documents.
Regulatory and specification note: FDA distinguishes highly purified steviol glycosides used as sweeteners from stevia leaf and crude extracts, and reports sweetness of approximately 200 to 400 times sucrose for certain high-purity forms. Review the FDA sweetener guidance and the FAO/JECFA steviol glycoside specification alongside the approved Nutrifena SKU specification and lot documents before setting use levels, label language or purchasing requirements.
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