Comprehensive B2B resource for food scientists, beverage formulators, and procurement executives. Sourcing HPLC-verified Rebaudioside A (60% to 99%), USDA Organic Stevia, and sensory-optimized sugar reduction systems.
Inquire NowRebaudioside A (C38H60O18, CAS No. 58543-16-1) is the most abundant high-intensity diterpene glycoside isolated from the leaves of Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni. Sunland Nutrition supplies a complete range of purified Reb-A grades tailored to exact sensory and budgetary targets.
| Grade Name | Reb-A Purity (HPLC) | Sweetness Equivalent | Solubility (25°C) | Sensory Profile & Bitter Linger | Primary B2B Application | Procurement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stevia Reb-A 60% | ≥ 60.0% | ~220x - 250x | ≥ 0.5 g / 100 mL | Moderate licorice note, noticeable herbal linger | Sauces, savory feeds, low-cost institutional bulking | Inquire Now |
| Stevia Reb-A 80% | ≥ 80.0% | ~260x - 280x | ≥ 0.6 g / 100 mL | Mild herbal background, balanced sweetness curve | Flavored protein powders, meal replacements | Inquire Now |
| Stevia Reb-A 95% | ≥ 95.0% | ~300x - 320x | ≥ 0.8 g / 100 mL | Clean sweetness, minimal lingering bitterness | RTD beverages, flavored dairy, sports nutrition | Inquire Now |
| Stevia Reb-A 97% | ≥ 97.0% | ~320x - 350x | ≥ 1.0 g / 100 mL | Very clean, rapid sweetness onset, low linger | Clear functional beverages, sparkling waters, gummies | Inquire Now |
| Stevia Reb-A 98% | ≥ 98.0% | ~350x - 380x | ≥ 1.2 g / 100 mL | Premium sugar-like profile, virtually zero bitterness | High-end RTD teas, tabletop sachets, pharmaceuticals | Inquire Now |
| Stevia Reb-A 99% | ≥ 99.0% | ~380x - 400x | ≥ 1.5 g / 100 mL | Ultra-pure, analytical grade taste, zero herbal notes | Strict clinical, pharmaceutical & premium beverage | Inquire Now |
| USDA Organic Reb-A 98% | ≥ 98.0% (Organic) | ~350x - 380x | ≥ 1.0 g / 100 mL | Clean, organic-certified sensory profile | NOP Organic clean-label food, beverage & nutraceuticals | Inquire Now |
| Enzyme-Modified Stevia (ET) | Glucosyl Steviol Glycosides | ~150x - 200x | ≥ 5.0 g / 100 mL | Rounded mouthfeel, zero linger, highly sugar-like | Dairy, acidic juices, chocolate matrices, bakery | Inquire Now |
The global benchmark for cost-effective sugar replacement. Reb-A 95% provides 300 times the sweetness of sucrose while maintaining an accessible cost-in-use. Highly stable across high-temperature processing and low pH environments.
Engineered specifically for beverage formulators who cannot compromise on sensory quality. By removing minor bitter glycosides like Dulcoside A and Rebaudioside C, Reb-A 98% delivers a fast sweetness onset and clean finish.
Sourced from audited organic stevia plantations. Processed using solvent-free, eco-friendly water-ethanol crystallization. Certified NOP organic, Non-GMO Project Verified, Kosher, and Halal with full traceability.
While Stevia Reb-A Powder provides powerful zero-calorie sweetness, high-use levels can introduce a delayed sweetness onset and lingering licorice off-notes due to interaction with bitter taste receptors (TAS2R4 and TAS2R14).
At Sunland Nutrition, our technical application specialists help formulators overcome sensory barriers by deploying proven multi-sweetener synergistic matrix designs:
As global health authorities tighten limits on added sugars and synthetic sweeteners like aspartame, the market for natural Steviol Glycosides is expanding at over 8.5% CAGR. Procurement teams must navigate four pivotal industry shifts:
While standard Reb-A remains the workhorse of sugar reduction, major CPG brands are shifting toward multi-glycoside solutions that incorporate minor steviol glycosides (Reb-M, Reb-D, Reb-C). Combining high-purity Reb-A (98%) with trace Reb-M enables up to 100% sugar replacement in zero-sugar soft drinks without metallic off-notes.
Enzyme-modified Stevia and bioconverted glycosides represent the fastest-growing technology segment. By utilizing natural enzymes to transglucosylate steviol glycosides extracted from leaves, manufacturers achieve a broader sweetness profile with drastically improved water solubility, ideal for dairy and cold RTD applications.
Global procurement teams are demanding strict verification of extraction methods. Synthetic resin residues and toxic solvent extraction are being phased out in favor of water-based extraction and food-grade ethanol crystallization. Supply chain transparency down to the farming co-op is now mandatory for European and North American buyers.
With over 45 countries implementing sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) taxes, CPG manufacturers are executing partial sugar reduction programs (30% to 50% sugar cut). Stevia Reb-A 95% and 97% are the primary tools used to achieve sweetness parity while remaining below sugar tax thresholds.
Procuring bulk Stevia Reb-A Powder requires balancing agricultural volatility, regulatory compliance, and cost-in-use economics. Here is how leading global buyers are structuring their raw material supply chains for 2026 and beyond.
To hedge against climate risks affecting leaf yields in primary agricultural zones, top-tier buyers partner with US-based distributors like Sunland Nutrition who maintain multi-ton warehouse inventory in California, eliminating overseas transit bottlenecks.
Sophisticated buyers no longer accept total steviol glycoside (TSG) claims without individual glycoside breakdown. Modern specs require explicit HPLC quantification of Reb-A, Reb-B, Reb-C, Reb-D, Reb-F, and Dulcoside A to ensure sensory consistency.
Rather than evaluating price per kilogram, procurement teams calculate cost per unit of sweetness equivalent. Highly purified Reb-A 98% often yields lower overall cost-in-use than lower-grade sweeteners because less active material is required to reach target Brix levels.
With tightening FDA and EFSA regulations on heavy metals in food ingredients, buyers mandate lot-specific ICP-MS testing showing Lead (Pb) < 1 ppm, Arsenic (As) < 1 ppm, Cadmium (Cd) < 1 ppm, and Mercury (Hg) < 0.1 ppm.
Navigating US FDA Foreign Supplier Verification Programs (FSVP) requires complete site audit reports, HACCP documentation, and third-party GMP certifications from ingredient suppliers prior to port clearance.
Consumer demand for non-GMO ingredients makes Non-GMO Project Verified certification a crucial requirement for brand differentiation in North American retail channels.
Answers to the most critical technical, regulatory, and quality control questions asked by global procurement teams and food scientists.
Stevia Reb-A 98% contains a minimum of 98.0% Rebaudioside A as measured by HPLC, with total steviol glycosides exceeding 99%. This high level of purity removes trace amounts of minor glycosides (such as Rebaudioside C and Dulcoside A) that contribute to a lingering licorice and bitter aftertaste. Consequently, Reb-A 98% delivers a significantly cleaner sweetness profile with a faster sweetness onset, making it ideal for delicate applications like unflavored table-top sweeteners, clear RTD waters, and high-end teas.
In contrast, Stevia Reb-A 95% is the global workhorse for general sugar reduction. It is approximately 15% to 25% less expensive per kilogram than Reb-A 98%, providing an outstanding sweetness-to-cost ratio. In formulations with strong flavor systems—such as chocolate or vanilla protein powders, citrus energy drinks, or heavily spiced bakery items—the minor off-notes of Reb-A 95% are completely masked by the background flavor matrix, making it the most cost-effective choice for bulk manufacturing.
In low-pH applications (pH 2.5 to 3.8), such as carbonated soft drinks, sports beverages, and fruit juices, the bitter perception of steviol glycosides can be accentuated. Formulators employ four primary engineering strategies to neutralize this effect:
1. Synergistic Blending with Bulk Polyols: Combining Stevia Reb-A (0.03%–0.06%) with Erythritol (2.0%–4.0%) creates a powerful sensory synergy. Erythritol provides a cooling effect and physical mouthfeel while suppressing bitter receptor binding.
2. Pairing with Monk Fruit Extract: Blending Reb-A with Monk Fruit (Mogroside V 50%) rounds out the sweetness onset. Monk fruit provides immediate sweetness, while Reb-A sustains the mid-note, creating a natural sugar-mimicking profile.
3. Incorporation of Soluble Fibers: Prebiotic fibers like Fructo-Oligosaccharides (FOS) or Inulin act as natural flavor modulators. They increase viscosity and coat taste buds, reducing the rate at which Reb-A binds to bitter taste receptors.
4. Utilizing Enzyme-Modified Stevia: Glucosyl steviol glycosides can be added at trace levels (50–100 ppm) to act as a natural flavor modifier that clips the lingering tail of high-intensity sweeteners.
Every commercial batch of Stevia Reb-A Powder shipped by Sunland Nutrition includes a comprehensive Quality Assurance Dossier designed to satisfy strict QA and supplier-approval requirements:
The water solubility of pure Stevia Reb-A Powder depends heavily on its crystal structure and HPLC purity level. Standard purified Stevia Reb-A 97%–98% powder has an ambient water solubility threshold of approximately 0.8 to 1.2 grams per 100 mL of water at 25°C (77°F).
For liquid beverage syrups or concentrated flavor emulsions requiring higher stock solution concentrations (e.g., 5% to 10% concentration), standard high-purity Reb-A powder may undergo slow crystallization over time. In these instances, Sunland Nutrition recommends utilizing our Micronized Stevia Reb-A or Enzyme-Modified Stevia (ET-Stevia), which exhibit enhanced cold-water dispersion rates and solubility thresholds exceeding 5.0 grams per 100 mL without precipitation.
Stevia Reb-A is exceptionally stable under high thermal stress and extreme pH conditions compared to artificial sweeteners such as aspartame or natural proteins like thaumatin.
• Thermal Stability: Stevia Reb-A withstands temperatures up to 200°C (392°F) without thermal decomposition or loss of sweetening power. It performs flawlessly in ultra-high temperature (UHT) pasteurization, retort beverage processing, extrusion cooking, and commercial baking.
• pH Stability: Reb-A remains hydrolytically stable across a broad pH range from 2.0 to 8.0. In shelf-life studies of acidic RTD beverages (pH 3.0) stored at room temperature for 24 months, less than 1% degradation of Rebaudioside A was detected.
• Storage Recommendations: Store in sealed original packaging away from direct light, heat, and ambient humidity. Under proper warehouse conditions (15°C–25°C, relative humidity <60%), bulk Stevia Reb-A Powder maintains a shelf life of 3 to 5 years.
Yes. Sunland Nutrition offers tailored particle size engineering to match customer processing equipment. Standard bulk powder is supplied at 80 to 100 mesh, which is suitable for dry blending and liquid dissolution. For specialized applications, we provide:
• Fine Micronized Stevia Powder (200–300 Mesh): Designed for rapid dissolution in instant beverage sachets and direct tableting blends.
• Granular Stevia Powder (40–60 Mesh): Engineered for dust-free pneumatic conveying and automatic hopper feeding in large-scale food manufacturing plants.
Standard commercial packaging is 20 kg or 25 kg fiber drums with double food-grade polyethylene inner liners. Custom packaging options including 1 kg foil bags, 500 kg super sacks, and custom OEM private-label packaging are available upon request.
Sunland Nutrition maintains stocking positions of standard Stevia Reb-A grades (Reb-A 95%, Reb-A 98%, USDA Organic Reb-A) in our primary California warehouse facility located in Aliso Viejo.
• US Warehouse Orders: Minimum order quantities start at 25 kg (1 full box/drum). Standard dispatch time is 1 to 3 business days following purchase order confirmation.
• Direct Mill & Container Programs: For multi-ton or full-container-load (FCL) buyers seeking factory-direct pricing, lead times range from 4 to 6 weeks, inclusive of production, ocean freight, customs clearance, and FSVP verification.
Evaluation samples (100g to 500g lab samples) are provided free of charge to qualified commercial formulators and procurement departments.
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