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Real Stevia™ Leaves

Real Stevia™ Leaves are dried leaves from the plant Stevia Rebaudiana of the Criolla or Eirete variety harvested by small holder farmers in Paraguay. Green or green-brown leaves, whole, cut or powdered. Approximately 30 times sweeter than sugar (sucrose).

Brand: Real Stevia (15 products)

Ingredient Name: Stevia Leaves

Functions: Non Nutritive Sweetener, Sugar Substitute

Labeling Claims: Gluten-free, Naturally Derived, Non-GMO, Plant-Based

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Identification & Functionality

Flavor
Mint,
Spearmint
Flavor Family
Herb Flavors
Ingredient Name
Stevia Leaves
Ingredient Origin
Natural Origin,
Plant Origin
Food Ingredients Functions
Non Nutritive Sweetener,
Sugar Substitute
Technologies
Food Ingredients
Product Families
Food Ingredients — Taste & Flavor
Sweeteners & Syrups
Food Ingredients — Whole Foods, Extracts & Premixes
Plant & Herb Products & Extracts

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Gluten-free,
Naturally Derived,
Non-GMO,
Plant-Based
Food Ingredients Features
Ovo-Lacto Vegetarian Suitable,
Suitable for Vegans
Features
  • Non-GMO, 100% calorie-free
  • Saves land and water compared to other crops
  • Superior taste and quality
  • 100% traceability

Applications & Uses

Markets
Food & Nutrition
Applications
Food & Nutrition — Beverage
Tea, Cocoa & Coffee
Food & Nutrition — Food
Desserts & Fruit Preparations
Food & Nutrition Applications
Fruit Based Preparations,
Tea
Applications

Beverages: Tea, herbal and fruit infusions.

 

Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Total Steviol Glycosides Contentmin. 10%-
Rebaudioside A Contentmin. 3%-
Stevioside Contentmin. 6%-
Impuritiesmax. 10%-
Proteinsapprox. 16%-
Lipids Contentapprox. 3%-
Crude Fiberapprox. 7%-
Water Contentmax. 11%-
Density200 - 450g/l-
Total Ashmax. 8.5%-
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Aerobic mesophilic bacteria (on dry weight basis)max. 1000/g-
Salmonella (on dry weight basis)Not detectable/25g-
Escherichia coliNot detectable--
Bacillus cereusNot detectable--
Impurities
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Accepted ImpuritiesStems and other plant material.--
Heavy Metals
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Heavy Metals (on dry weight basis)max. 10mg/kg-
Nickel Content (on dry weight basis)max. 1mg/kg-
Arsenic Content (on dry weight basis)max. 1mg/kg-
Lead Content (on dry weight basis)max. 1mg/kg-
Cadmium Content (on dry weight basis)max. 1mg/kg-

Technical Details & Test Data

Leaf Size
Leaf length 5-70mm
Cut leaf size 8-12mm
Tea bag cut leaf size 1-2 mm
Powdered leaf size 0.5mm
Residue Analysis
Pesticides

< maximum levels (EU regulation 396/2005)
Fungicides

< maximum levels (EU regulation 396/2005)
Others

< maximum levels (EU regulation 396/2005)

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Bags,
Boxes
Packaging Information
  • 1000 kg Whole leaves, Cut leaves and Tea Leaves
  • 500 kg Powdered Leaves

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
4 Years
Storage Conditions
  • Max 24ºC, controlled environment, low moisture, no direct sunlight.
  • 4 years from date of harvest under recommended conditions in its original unopened packaging.