Stevia E number:E960 Shelf life: 2 years Type: Powder Granular Features and Benefits Steviol glycosydes, commonly known as Stevia, are extracted from the leaves of Stevia Rebaudania Bertoni by water/alcohol extraction methods. The Stevia extracts are approximately 200 to 300 times sweeter than sucrose. The sweeting property is mainly produced by the glycoside compounds Stevioside and Rebaudioside A. Steviol glycosides are pH and heat stable and provide no calories. Applications Stevia can be used in a variety of products including: Beverages Dairy Desserts Confectionary Tabletop Sweeteners Baked Goods Processed Fruits and Vegetables Dietary and Nutritional Products