CAS# 57817-89-7
Description
Stevia is a natural herb native to Asia and South America. It is a small shrub-like perennial plant which belongs to the sunflower (Asteraceae) family. Stevia has been in wide use in South America, Japan, and many other parts of the world. It is a used as a sweetener and this zero-calorie extract powder is 300 times sweeter than regular sugar.
CAS# 57817-89-7
Food Additive/Sweetener
Pack Size: 25 kg
Country of Origin: China
Characteristic Typical Analysis
- Description: White fine powder
- Odour: Characteristic
- Steviol Glycosides (% dry basis): >90
- Loss on Drying (%): <4.00
- Ash (%): <0.20
- Solubility in Water: Soluble in 1% Solution
- pH (1% Solution): 4.5-7.0
- Specific Optical Rotation: -30° – 38°
- Specific Absorbance: <0.05
- Lead (ppm): <0.1
- Arsenic (ppm): <0.1
- Cadmium (ppm): <0.1
- Mercury (ppm): <0.1
Storage: Store in a cool, dry area and not in direct sunlight. Preferred storage temperature should not exceed 40°C